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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Chicago State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Chicago State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Chicago State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Chicago State University.

Studying Online at Chicago State University

Online coursework is an option at Chicago State University. Among 2,238 students, 366 (16%) studied exclusively online and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Chicago State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #24 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #36 of 39
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #78 of 166
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #153 of 167
Best Value Nationwide #576 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1072 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Chicago State University

Graduates of Chicago State 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 Chicago State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,389
2 years $29,443
3 years $37,767
4 years $42,025
5 years $49,094

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Chicago State University report median earnings of $42,025, compared with $58,753 for all Chicago State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Chicago State University comes in at $32,974.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Chicago State University are 87% women (20) and 13% men (3).

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

Among the 16 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Chicago State University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

Chicago 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 Chicago State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 13
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Chicago State University

Minority students account for 94% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Chicago State University, above the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Chicago State University

Of the 7 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Chicago State University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).

Chicago State 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 Chicago State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Chicago State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Chicago State University, above 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 Chicago State University

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Chicago State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 23

Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Chicago State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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