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Criminal Justice & Corrections at North Carolina Central University

If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what North Carolina Central University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

North Carolina Central University is in Durham, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at North Carolina Central University.

Studying Online at North Carolina Central University

Many students take online classes at North Carolina Central University. Of 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at North Carolina Central University

Use these rankings to compare North Carolina Central University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#38 of 62
Best Value	North Carolina	#46 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#220 of 336
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#229 of 340
Best Value	Nationwide	#805 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#966 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from North Carolina Central University

Those who finish North Carolina Central University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,116
2 years	$31,514
3 years	$34,797
4 years	$38,487
5 years	$45,281

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from North Carolina Central University earn a median of $38,487, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from North Carolina Central University stands at $29,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at North Carolina Central University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at North Carolina Central University are 78% women (99) and 22% men (28).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina Central University

Of the 105 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at North Carolina Central University, 75% were women (79) and 25% were men (26).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	83
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	10
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 94% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University, higher than the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at North Carolina Central University

Of the 22 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at North Carolina Central University, 91% were women (20) and 9% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	13
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 91% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University, higher 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 North Carolina Central University

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at North Carolina Central University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Criminal Justice	22
Criminal Justice Studies	105

Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at North Carolina Central University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.