Criminal Justice & Corrections at Kennesaw State University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Kennesaw State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 180 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Kennesaw State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kennesaw State University
Many students take online classes at Kennesaw State University. Of 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) studied exclusively online and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Kennesaw State University
Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 44 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #34 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #239 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #386 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #813 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Those who finish Kennesaw State University’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 | $37,330 |
| 2 years | $35,374 |
| 3 years | $42,079 |
| 4 years | $46,290 |
| 5 years | $52,211 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Kennesaw State University take home a median $46,290, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Kennesaw State University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Kennesaw State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Kennesaw State University are 71% women (127) and 29% men (53).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University
Of the 168 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Kennesaw State University, 70% were women (117) and 30% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 48 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 51% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Kennesaw State University
Of the 12 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Kennesaw State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 12 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 168 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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
- 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.