Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at University of Pittsburgh – Bradford helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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University of Pittsburgh – Bradford

Also known as Pitt-Bradford

1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Bradford, PA, which is a predominantly rural area. Around a thousand students enroll at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford annually.

Areas of study available at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1300 - 1650 on the SAT, or 18 - 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 83% of those students that apply are admitted to University of Pittsburgh - Bradford, of which 46 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at upb.pitt.edu.

The tuition at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Pittsburgh - Bradford is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.upb.pitt.edu/ to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Pittsburgh – Bradford offers a bachelor's degree program in law and justice administration.

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

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $107110
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $84440
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $92860

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