Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at York College 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 Nebraska colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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York College (WNCC)

1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE

York College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in York, NE, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Churches of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. York College, with only around 480 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Areas of study offered at York College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• History
• Education
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score within the range of 860 - 1100, or an ACT score in a range of 18 - 24. This school has an admissions rate of about 84% of which only 29% chose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $17,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,100 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The York College "Panthers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WNCC offers a bachelor's degree program in law and justice administration.

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

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