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1,429 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 New York
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Associate Degree | 937 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 304 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 173 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 173 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 15 |
Gender Distribution
In New York, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in New York is as follows:
- Asian: 5.7%
- Black or African American: 18.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 38.7%
- White: 29.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
- Other Races: 5.6%

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in New York
In this state, there are 69,620 people employed in jobs related to a police science degree, compared to 829,560 nationwide.

Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in New York
In this state, police science grads earn an average of $66,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,400.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in NY
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
Job Title | NY Job Growth | NY Median Salary |
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Private Detectives and Investigators | 19% | $59,780 |
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 9% | $78,750 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 8% | $84,340 |
Bailiffs | 1% | $69,890 |
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