Criminal Justice Degree

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

1 Main Street, Houston, TX

University of Houston - Victoria is a public institution located in Victoria, Texas and provides a large number of degree programs for students. University of Houston - Victoria has a yearly student enrollment of around four thousand.

Areas of study offered at University of Houston - Victoria include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 820 - 1000 for the SAT exam and in a range of 18 - 21 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to University of Houston - Victoria. This school admits roughly 40% of students applying. Of those accepted, around 18% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Some students at University of Houston - Victoria may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

University of Houston - Victoria participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NAIA's Red River Athletic Conference in Baseball.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Houston – Victoria 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

• 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).