Criminal Justice & Corrections at Troy University
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Troy University is in Troy, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 144 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Troy University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Troy University
Distance learning is available at Troy University. Among 13,658 students, 6,980 (51%) studied exclusively online and 2,579 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Troy University
Rankings can help you compare Troy University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #207 of 340 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #714 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #768 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Troy University
Those who finish Troy University’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 | $37,347 |
| 2 years | $36,971 |
| 3 years | $36,620 |
| 4 years | $43,432 |
| 5 years | $47,337 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Troy University earn a median of $43,432, compared with $52,344 for all Troy University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Troy University stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Troy University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Troy University are 49% women (70) and 51% men (74).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Troy University
Among the 115 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Troy University, 46% were women (53) and 54% were men (62).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Troy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 45 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Troy University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Troy University
Among the 28 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Troy University, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Troy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 54% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Troy University, higher 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 Troy University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Troy University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 28 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 116 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Troy University 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
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