Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Texas Woman’s 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 Texas colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Texas Woman’s University

1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX

Texas Woman's University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Denton, Texas and publically funded. Enrollment at Texas Woman's University exceeds 14,000 yearly.

Areas of study available at Texas Woman's University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Library Science

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1210 to 1525 for the SAT exam and within the range of 16 to 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. Texas Woman's University admits around 90 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 35 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $6,000, while out-of-state residents pay $14,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is around $3,900 per year. Some students at Texas Woman's University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

TWU participates in sports through the NCAA's Lone Star Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.twu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas Woman’s 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $108460
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $93890

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