Criminal Justice & Corrections at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is in Killeen, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Of 2,403 students, 1,634 (68%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 491 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-Central Texas’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #41 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #63 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #658 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Graduates of Texas A&M University-Central Texas’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,181 |
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 4 years | $33,511 |
| 5 years | $44,742 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Texas A&M University-Central Texas report median earnings of $33,511, compared with $49,282 for all Texas A&M University-Central Texas graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Texas A&M University-Central Texas stands at $24,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Texas A&M University-Central Texas are 64% women (28) and 36% men (16).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Of the 38 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, 63% were women (24) and 37% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
Minority students account for 61% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, above the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Among the 6 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, above 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 Texas A&M University-Central Texas
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 44 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
- 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.