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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #14 of 39
Best Value Illinois #25 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #45 of 167
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #87 of 166
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #218 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #632 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,961
2 years $36,914
3 years $45,463
4 years $54,476
5 years $59,204

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $54,476, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 55% women (42) and 45% men (34).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Of the 71 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 58% were women (41) and 42% were men (30).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 47
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 18
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 5 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Minority students account for 20% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 76

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. 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

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