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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Lewis University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Lewis University

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Lewis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Lewis University is located in Romeoville, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 101 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Lewis University.

Studying Online at Lewis University

Online coursework is an option at Lewis University. Among 7,011 students, 1,357 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,662 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Lewis University

Use these rankings to compare Lewis University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 167
Best Value Illinois #27 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 1,205
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #114 of 166
Best Value Nationwide #848 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Lewis University

Those who finish Lewis 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 Lewis University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,463
2 years $42,042
3 years $46,904
4 years $55,459
5 years $68,194

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Lewis University report median earnings of $55,459, compared with $72,125 for all Lewis University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Lewis University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Lewis University stands at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Lewis University are 54% women (55) and 46% men (46).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Lewis University

Of the 78 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Lewis University, 58% were women (45) and 42% were men (33).

Lewis 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 Lewis University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 25
Black / African American 8
Asian 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Lewis University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Lewis University, lower than the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Lewis University

Of the 23 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Lewis University, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).

Lewis 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 Lewis University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Lewis University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Lewis University, below 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 Lewis University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Lewis University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 93
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 8

Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Lewis University 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

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