Criminal Justice Degree

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

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Seton Hall University

Also known as Salem County College

460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ

Seton Hall University is a nonprofit private university that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in South Orange, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 9,800 students are enrolled per year at SHU.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to SHU have an SAT score between 1450 - 1770, or an ACT score within the range of 21 - 26. This school admits about 90% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 18% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $37,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs about $8,800 annually. Some students at SHU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The SHU Pirates participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

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

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.shu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salem County 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).