Criminal Justice & Corrections at Rhode Island College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Rhode Island College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rhode Island College is in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Rhode Island College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rhode Island College
Many students take online classes at Rhode Island College. Among 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Rhode Island College
Rankings can help you compare Rhode Island College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #27 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #468 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Rhode Island College
Those who finish Rhode Island College’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 | $34,403 |
| 2 years | $35,799 |
| 3 years | $42,544 |
| 4 years | $52,198 |
| 5 years | $55,218 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Rhode Island College report median earnings of $52,198, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Rhode Island College comes in at $21,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Rhode Island College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Rhode Island College are 59% women (27) and 41% men (19).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Among the 43 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Rhode Island College, 60% were women (26) and 40% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 3 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Rhode Island College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 Rhode Island College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Rhode Island College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 43 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
- 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.