Criminal Justice & Corrections at Salem State University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 92 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Salem State University
Rankings can help you compare Salem State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #14 of 34 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 66 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #30 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #862 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Salem State University
Graduates of Salem State 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 | $39,277 |
| 2 years | $36,282 |
| 3 years | $44,566 |
| 4 years | $51,926 |
| 5 years | $59,192 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Salem State University earn a median of $51,926, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Salem State University is $26,220.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Salem State University are 63% women (58) and 37% men (34).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 83 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Salem State University, 61% were women (51) and 39% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 35% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 9 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Salem State University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Salem 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 Salem State University
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Salem State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 92 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Salem State University 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.