Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Coppin State 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 Maryland colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Coppin State University (Coppin)

7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Coppin State University is a public historically black institution located in Baltimore, MD. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Approximately 3,800 students are enrolled annually at Coppin State University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students at this school scored between 790 - 920 on the SAT. 54% of those who apply are accepted to Coppin State University, of which 27 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at coppin.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $6,300 and out-of-state residents pay $11,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,600 per 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 Coppin State University "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Softball (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to see more about this school may visit their website at http://www.coppin.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $113670

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