Criminal Justice & Corrections at Columbia College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Columbia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College is in Columbia, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Columbia College.
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Studying Online at Columbia College
Many students take online classes at Columbia College. Of 1,725 students, 964 (56%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 377 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 26 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #23 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #312 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #361 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Columbia College
Graduates of Columbia College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,925 |
| 3 years | $48,181 |
| 4 years | $52,561 |
| 5 years | $60,613 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Columbia College earn a median of $52,561, compared with $44,682 for all Columbia College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Columbia College comes in at $26,773.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Columbia College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Columbia College are 61% women (19) and 39% men (12).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College
Among the 25 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Columbia College, 64% were women (16) and 36% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Columbia College
Among the 6 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Columbia College, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Columbia College, lower 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 Columbia College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Columbia College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Columbia College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.