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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Governors State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Governors State University

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Governors State University sits in University Park, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Governors State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Governors State University

Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Governors State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #19 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #20 of 39
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #51 of 166
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #64 of 167
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #354 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #395 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Governors State University

Those who finish Governors State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Governors State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,493
2 years $39,663
3 years $43,442
4 years $49,870
5 years $56,432

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Governors State University report median earnings of $49,870, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Governors State University comes in at $22,889.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Governors State University are 71% women (34) and 29% men (14).

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

Of the 36 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Governors State University, 69% were women (25) and 31% were men (11).

Governors 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 Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 16
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Governors State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 52%.*

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

Of the 12 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Governors State University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

Governors 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 Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 8
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Governors State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Governors 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 Governors State University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Governors State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 48

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. 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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