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Criminal Justice & Corrections at SUNY Buffalo State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at SUNY Buffalo State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at SUNY Buffalo State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

SUNY Buffalo State University sits in Buffalo, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Online Class Availability at SUNY Buffalo State University

Distance learning is available at SUNY Buffalo State University. Among 6,188 students, 328 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University

Use these rankings to compare SUNY Buffalo State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #20 of 68
Best Value New York #35 of 67
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #66 of 192
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #75 of 190
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #313 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #679 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University

Those who finish SUNY Buffalo State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at SUNY Buffalo State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,852
2 years $32,177
3 years $42,627
4 years $50,353
5 years $56,366

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University take home a median $50,353, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University are 65% women (53) and 35% men (29).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University

Among the 77 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University, 65% were women (50) and 35% were men (27).

SUNY Buffalo State 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 SUNY Buffalo State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 27
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 26
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Minority students account for 62% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, higher than the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University

Among the 5 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

SUNY Buffalo State University 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 SUNY Buffalo State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Minority students account for 40% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, 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 SUNY Buffalo State University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at SUNY Buffalo State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 82

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at SUNY Buffalo State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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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