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Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Virginia
356 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 Virginia
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 333 | 
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 7 | 
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 7 | 
Gender Distribution
In Virginia, a police science major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in Virginia is as follows:
- Asian: 7.3%
 - Black or African American: 12.6%
 - Hispanic or Latino: 25.8%
 - White: 45.2%
 - Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
 - Other Races: 8.4%
 
Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Virginia
In this state, there are 22,000 people employed in jobs related to a police science degree, compared to 829,560 nationwide.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Virginia
A typical salary for a police science grad in the state is $56,710, compared to a typical salary of $65,400 nationwide.
Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in VA
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
| Job Title | VA Job Growth | VA Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 9% | $53,570 | 
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 7% | $93,550 | 
| Bailiffs | 2% | $41,110 | 
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