Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Longwood 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 Virginia colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Longwood University

1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA

Longwood University, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Farmville, VA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of around 4,800.

Areas of study available at LU include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to LU earn an SAT score in a range of 930 to 1110, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 24. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at whylongwood.com.

The tuition at Longwood University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $12,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $5,800 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Longwood University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

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

• Lynchburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $73320

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