Criminal Justice & Corrections at Southwestern College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Southwestern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern College is in Winfield, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Southwestern College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern College. Among 1,041 students, 445 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Southwestern College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 109 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #409 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1121 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Southwestern College
Students who complete Southwestern 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 | $50,283 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $56,790 |
| 4 years | $51,197 |
| 5 years | $61,894 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Southwestern College report median earnings of $51,197, compared with $57,131 for all Southwestern College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Southwestern College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Southwestern College are 11% women (3) and 89% men (25).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Southwestern College
Of the 21 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Southwestern College, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 48% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwestern College, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Southwestern College
Of the 3 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Southwestern College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Southwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Southwestern College, 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 Southwestern College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Southwestern College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 11 |
| Securities Services Management | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Southwestern College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.