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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sacred Heart University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sacred Heart University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Sacred Heart University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Sacred Heart University sits in Fairfield, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Sacred Heart University.

Online Class Availability at Sacred Heart University

Distance learning is available at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Sacred Heart University

Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #4 of 11
Best Value Connecticut #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #16 of 66
Best Value New England (Region) #67 of 67
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #112 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #1204 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Sacred Heart University

Students who complete Sacred Heart University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sacred Heart University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,102
2 years $30,554
3 years $42,321
4 years $53,931
5 years $62,086

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Sacred Heart University report median earnings of $53,931, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Sacred Heart University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Sacred Heart University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Sacred Heart University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Sacred Heart University are 67% women (38) and 33% men (19).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Sacred Heart University

Among the 57 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Sacred Heart University, 67% were women (38) and 33% were men (19).

Sacred Heart University gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 43
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Sacred Heart University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, lower than 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 Sacred Heart University

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Sacred Heart University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 57

Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Sacred Heart University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

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