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- School Code: 398700
- Phone: (610) 683-4000
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76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,860Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Criminal Justice Degree
The criminal justice degree program at La Roche 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.
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La Roche College (LRC)
15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA
La Roche College is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. LRC has a yearly student enrollment of about a thousand.
Areas of study available at La Roche College include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at La Roche College. A score in a range of 1240 to 1530 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 50% of all applicant were admitted at La Roche College, with 38% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $6,400. La Roche College may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at LRC through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.laroche.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LRC offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12 |
| Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 17 |
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
Students who have completed the Criminal Justice program at La Roche College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Reading, PA
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.13
- Average Annual Salary: $77230
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates LRC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, La Roche College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
La Roche College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Division Iii Independents)
- Basketball (Division Iii Independents)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball