Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State New Kensington 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State New Kensington

500 University Drive, Hershey, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Upper Burrell, PA, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, over 900 students, maintained by Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington.

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

• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Radiology Technician
• Communications

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 studied by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington. A score between 1225 - 1605 on the SAT, or 17 - 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of 85% of which only 46% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000 and nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

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

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State New Kensington 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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $94350

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