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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Capella University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Capella University

If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Capella University.

Online & Distance Learning at Capella University

Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Criminal Justice & Corrections coursework can be completed remotely.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Capella University

Use these rankings to compare Capella University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #25 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #30 of 30
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #81 of 108
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #106 of 109
Best Value Nationwide #924 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1048 of 1,205

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #25 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #30 of 30
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #81 of 108
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #106 of 109
Best Value Nationwide #924 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1048 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Capella University

Graduates of Capella University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Capella University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,373
2 years $53,904
3 years $51,714
4 years $63,324
5 years $63,175

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Capella University take home a median $63,324, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Capella University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Capella University comes in at $36,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Capella University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Capella University are 56% women (14) and 44% men (11).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Capella University

Among the 13 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Capella University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

Capella 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 Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Capella University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University, lower than the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Doctoral Program at Capella University

Among the 12 doctoral criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Capella University, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).

Capella University gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Black / African American 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Capella University

Minority students account for 58% of Criminal Justice & Corrections doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*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 Capella University

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Capella University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 25

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Capella University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates, 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

References

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