Criminal Justice & Corrections at Radford University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Radford University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Radford University is located in Radford, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 85 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Radford University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Radford University
Many students take online classes at Radford University. Of 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Radford University
Use these rankings to compare Radford University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #228 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #792 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Radford University
Graduates of Radford 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 | $34,468 |
| 2 years | $35,449 |
| 3 years | $42,228 |
| 4 years | $47,305 |
| 5 years | $54,397 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Radford University take home a median $47,305, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Radford University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Radford University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Radford University are 66% women (56) and 34% men (29).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Radford University
Among the 80 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Radford University, 65% were women (52) and 35% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Radford University
Of the 5 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Radford University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Radford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Radford 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 Radford University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Radford University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Radford University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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