Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Benedictine University 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 Illinois colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Benedictine University (UIC)

601 S Morgan, Chicago, IL

Benedictine University is a nonprofit private institution located in Lisle, IL and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About 6,900 students enroll at Benedictine University per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common standardized test scores among students admitted to Benedictine University are in the range of 19 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 960 - 1230 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 76% of which only 38% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ben.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,800 each year. Some students at Benedictine University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Benedictine University Eagles participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.ben.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UIC 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $104580
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $69840
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $101430

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