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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is in Teaneck, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Many students take online classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Among 8,045 students, 1,759 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,207 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Use these rankings to compare Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #22 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #25 of 38
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #88 of 190
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #108 of 192
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #497 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #763 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Students who complete Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,674
2 years $32,833
3 years $42,776
4 years $45,814
5 years $55,146

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $45,814, compared with $65,878 for all Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $24,672.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are 68% women (23) and 32% men (11).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Among the 22 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 64% were women (14) and 36% were men (8).

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 4
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Minority students account for 68% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, higher than the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Among the 12 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice 20
Criminal Justice Studies 14

Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus work across a variety of fields. 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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