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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Ball State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Ball State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 95 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Ball State University.

Studying Online at Ball State University

Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Ball State University

Students who complete Ball State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Ball State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,512
2 years $37,503
3 years $42,143
4 years $47,500
5 years $53,870

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Ball State University earn a median of $47,500, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Ball State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Ball State University comes in at $23,367.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Ball State University are 64% women (61) and 36% men (34).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Ball State University

Of the 1 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Ball State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Ball State University gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Ball State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Ball State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University

Among the 94 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Ball State University, 65% were women (61) and 35% were men (33).

Ball State University gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 69
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 10
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Ball State University

Minority students account for 23% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 52%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Ball State University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 95

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Compliance Managers $117,178
Coroners $110,095
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $91,449
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399

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