Criminal Justice & Corrections at Liberty University
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Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,196 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 31 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #27 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #331 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1144 of 1,206 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 31 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #27 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #331 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1144 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,668 |
| 2 years | $43,452 |
| 3 years | $47,606 |
| 4 years | $52,942 |
| 5 years | $58,478 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $52,942, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Liberty University stands at $29,322.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Liberty University are 47% women (568) and 53% men (628).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 61 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Liberty University, 46% were women (28) and 54% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 30% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 58%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 605 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Liberty University, 44% were women (269) and 56% were men (336).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 342 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 67 |
| Black / African American | 58 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 23 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 96 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 391 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Liberty University, 54% were women (213) and 46% were men (178).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 186 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 75 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 72 |
Minority students account for 34% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 47%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Doctoral Program at Liberty University
Of the 48 doctoral criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Liberty University, 33% were women (16) and 67% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 29% of Criminal Justice & Corrections doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 34%.*
*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 Liberty University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Liberty University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 1,196 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
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