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Criminal Justice & Corrections at McNeese State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at McNeese State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at McNeese State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McNeese State University sits in Lake Charles, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at McNeese State University.

Online & Distance Learning at McNeese State University

Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Of 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at McNeese State University

Rankings can help you compare McNeese State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #11 of 21
Best Value Louisiana #11 of 21
Best Value Southeast (Region) #185 of 340
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #268 of 336
Best Value Nationwide #649 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1079 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from McNeese State University

Graduates of McNeese 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 McNeese State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,351
2 years $32,332
3 years $36,642
4 years $37,391
5 years $40,540

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from McNeese State University report median earnings of $37,391, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from McNeese State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at McNeese State University are 73% women (33) and 27% men (12).

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

Among the 29 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at McNeese State University, 72% were women (21) and 28% were men (8).

McNeese 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 McNeese State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 10
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at McNeese State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, below the national average of 52%.*

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

Among the 16 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at McNeese State University, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

McNeese 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 McNeese State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Black / African American 6
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at McNeese State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than 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 McNeese State University

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

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 45

Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at McNeese State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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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