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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Central Washington University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Central Washington University

If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 134 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Central Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Central Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #2 of 9
Best Value Washington #7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 152
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 1,205
Best Value Far Western (Region) #115 of 152
Best Value Nationwide #656 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington 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 Central Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,307
2 years $39,239
3 years $46,435
4 years $53,330
5 years $61,698

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Central Washington University earn a median of $53,330, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Central Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Central Washington University comes in at $21,954.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Central Washington University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Central Washington University are 62% women (83) and 38% men (51).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 129 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 62% were women (80) and 38% were men (49).

Central Washington 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 Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 69
Hispanic / Latino 32
Black / African American 10
Asian 3
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Central Washington University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 5 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

Central Washington University gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Central Washington University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Central Washington University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 134

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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