Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at University of Houston – Downtown 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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University of Houston – Downtown

3100 Main Street, Houston, TX

University of Houston - Downtown provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and publically funded. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled yearly at UHD.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Security And Protective Services

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at uhd.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,300 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 per year. Some students at UHD may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Students may visit the UHD website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Houston – Downtown has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $103440

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