Criminal Justice & Corrections at Marshall University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 42 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Marshall University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Marshall University
These rankings give you a sense of how Marshall University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #118 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 336 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #843 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Marshall University
Students who complete Marshall 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 | $32,188 |
| 2 years | $28,478 |
| 3 years | $35,160 |
| 4 years | $38,737 |
| 5 years | $46,240 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Marshall University take home a median $38,737, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Marshall University is $25,873.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Marshall University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Marshall University are 62% women (26) and 38% men (16).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University
Among the 38 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Marshall University, 61% were women (23) and 39% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 4 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Marshall University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*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 Marshall University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Marshall University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 42 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Marshall University work across a variety of fields. 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.