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561 Police Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors in Maryland
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 247 |
Associate Degree | 200 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 76 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 22 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 22 |
Gender Distribution
In Maryland, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in Maryland is as follows:
- Asian: 2.0%
- Black or African American: 37.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
- White: 46.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
- Other Races: 4.1%

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Maryland
In this state, there are 14,250 people employed in jobs related to a police science degree, compared to 829,560 nationwide.

Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Maryland
Police Science grads earn an average of $68,230 in the state and $65,400 nationwide.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in MD
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
Job Title | MD Job Growth | MD Median Salary |
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Private Detectives and Investigators | 7% | $56,580 |
Bailiffs | 0% | $39,160 |
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