Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Belmont Abbey 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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Belmont Abbey College (BAC)

5337 US Highway 264 East, Washington, NC

BAC, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Belmont, North Carolina, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately 1,700 students are enrolled annually at Belmont Abbey College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs BAC offers:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Elementary Education
• Accounting
• Sports Management

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Belmont Abbey College are within the range of 19 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 880 to 1120 on the SAT. BAC has an admissions rate of 64 percent of which only 22 percent chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is around $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,700 annually. Belmont Abbey College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The BAC "Crusaders" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about Belmont Abbey College can take a look at their website at http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Belmont Abbey College offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

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

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