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47 students earned Police Science degrees in Rhode Island in the 2021-2022 year.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors in Rhode Island
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Associate Degree | 47 |
Gender Distribution
In Rhode Island, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in Rhode Island is as follows:
- Asian: 0.0%
- Black or African American: 8.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%
- White: 59.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 6.4%

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Rhode Island
In this state, there are 2,280 people employed in jobs related to a police science degree, compared to 829,560 nationwide.

Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Rhode Island
In this state, police science grads earn an average of $60,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,400.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in RI
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
Job Title | RI Job Growth | RI Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 7% | $77,290 |
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 3% | $60,460 |
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