Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at Mercer University helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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Mercer University

50 Hurt Plaza SE Ste. 400, Atlanta, GA

Mercer University is a nonprofit private institution located in Macon, GA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at Mercer University is nearly 8,200 annually.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1060 - 1260, or an ACT score between 24 - 29. This school accepts approximately 80% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,700. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Mercer University is the "Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mercer.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mercer University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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 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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $68530

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