Criminal Justice & Corrections at Portland State University
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 137 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Portland State University.
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Studying Online at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 152 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #611 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Portland State University
Those who finish Portland 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 | $36,250 |
| 2 years | $37,300 |
| 3 years | $39,334 |
| 4 years | $46,577 |
| 5 years | $54,626 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Portland State University take home a median $46,577, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Portland State University comes in at $26,641.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Portland State University are 70% women (96) and 30% men (41).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 124 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Portland State University, 67% were women (83) and 33% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 38 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 11 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Portland State University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below 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 Portland State University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Portland State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 137 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.