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Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Nevada
91 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 Nevada
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 42 | 
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 37 | 
| Associate Degree | 12 | 
Gender Distribution
In Nevada, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in Nevada is as follows:
- Asian: 4.4%
 - Black or African American: 5.5%
 - Hispanic or Latino: 42.9%
 - White: 33.0%
 - Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
 - Other Races: 14.3%
 
Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Nevada
There are 6,460 people in the state and 829,560 people in the nation working in police science jobs.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Nevada
Police Science grads earn an average of $64,080 in the state and $65,400 nationwide.
Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in NV
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
| Job Title | NV Job Growth | NV Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 17% | $69,300 | 
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 16% | $81,160 | 
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 16% | $68,460 | 
| Bailiffs | 0% | $57,830 | 
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