Killeen has a population of 86,911 and is located in Bell county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in criminal justice schools in Killeen during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $1,290.00. The average tuition was $4,200.00 for non-residents studying in Texas.
The cost, on average, for books and supplies needed for criminal justice schools in Killeen is $1,575.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at criminal justice schools in Killeen was $4,639.00. The average cost for students living at home was $3,107.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There is one criminal justice college in Killeen. Criminal Justice programs in Killeen reportedly graduated 142 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $82,900.00 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers | $39,670.00 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives | $55,090.00 | 60 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $31,370.00 | 2,750 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $50,190.00 | 100 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $43,160.00 | 600 |
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