Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Centenary 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 New Jersey colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Centenary College

200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ

Centenary College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Centenary College yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Agriculture Operations

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 820 to 1000 on the SAT and within the range of 16 to 21 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 90% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 31% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at centenaryuniversity.edu.

Tuition is approximately $32,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Centenary College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The Centenary College "Cyclones" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students can visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $107110
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $84440
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $92860

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