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In 2021-2022, 325 students earned their Police Science degrees in PA.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors in Pennsylvania
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 123 | 
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 97 | 
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 97 | 
| Bachelor’s Degree | 55 | 
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 4 | 
Gender Distribution
In Pennsylvania, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:
- Asian: 1.8%
 - Black or African American: 10.8%
 - Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
 - White: 66.8%
 - Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
 - Other Races: 7.1%
 
Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Pennsylvania
There are 35,260 people in the state and 829,560 people in the nation working in police science jobs.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Pennsylvania
A typical salary for a police science grad in the state is $66,600, compared to a typical salary of $65,400 nationwide.
Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in PA
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
| Job Title | PA Job Growth | PA Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 6% | $42,750 | 
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 4% | $67,440 | 
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 3% | $77,340 | 
| Bailiffs | -5% | $32,650 | 
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