Criminal Justice & Corrections at Missouri Southern State University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Southern State University is in Joplin, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 187 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Missouri Southern State University.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri Southern State University
Distance learning is available at Missouri Southern State University. Of 4,147 students, 868 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
Use these rankings to compare Missouri Southern State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #20 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #99 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #633 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #930 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Graduates of Missouri Southern 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 | $31,903 |
| 2 years | $35,287 |
| 3 years | $34,984 |
| 4 years | $38,068 |
| 5 years | $42,988 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Missouri Southern State University report median earnings of $38,068, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Missouri Southern State University stands at $21,972.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Missouri Southern State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Missouri Southern State University are 52% women (98) and 48% men (89).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Missouri Southern State University
Among the 42 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Missouri Southern State University, 60% were women (25) and 40% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University, below the national average of 58%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University
Among the 50 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Missouri Southern State University, 52% were women (26) and 48% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 24% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University, below the national average of 52%.*
*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 Missouri Southern State University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Missouri Southern State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 71 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 95 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 1 |
| Corrections Administration | 4 |
| Criminal Investigation/Interviewing | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Missouri Southern State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.