Criminal Justice

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The criminal justice AAS degree provides students with knowledge and skills for entry level employment in criminal justice positions. Students should be aware that there are special employment conditions in this career field that, depending on the agency, may include criminal background checks, lie detector tests, physical fitness, and psychological tests.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$350.00

Locations

Whatcom Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Completion rate

39%

Employment rate

88%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.38

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,136.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Other Industries

42%

Healthcare and Social Services

26%

Transportation and Warehousing

16%

Administrative Support

16%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
24
Completion rate
39%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
50%
Female
50%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
54%
Multi-racial
11%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
77%
30 to 39
5%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
15%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
28%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
0%