Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Randolph Community College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Randolph Community College (Queens)

1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC

Randolph Community College, located in Asheboro, North Carolina, was founded in 1962 as a joint city-county education center known as the Randolph Industrial Education Center. The Randolph Industrial Education Center joined the North Carolina Community College System in 1963, shortly after the founding of the system. The school is situated in the center of North Carolina and serves a population of over 140,000 countywide.

Academics

Randolph Community College offers a wide variety of programs and majors that lead to either or certificates or degrees. Vocational programs are geared toward preparing individuals for work post-graduation while transfer programs are designed to assist students in pursuing higher education at a four year institution. RCC also offers continuing education courses as well as adult education programs.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Interior Design
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at Randolph Community College requires a high school diploma or GED. Applicants should complete and submit the application along with transcripts or official test scores. Once received, applicants should take a placement exam and familiarize themselves with the campus. Students will begin registration t orientation.

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Students wishing to apply for financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for a PIN. The applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which will determine which forms of aid the student is eligible for.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Queens has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $73660

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).