Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Nebraska at Omaha
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in Omaha, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 254 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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Studying Online at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 109 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #565 of 1,206 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 109 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #565 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Students who complete University of Nebraska at Omaha’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 | $40,242 |
| 2 years | $38,551 |
| 3 years | $42,979 |
| 4 years | $49,080 |
| 5 years | $55,500 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn a median of $49,080, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha stands at $22,561.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 69% women (176) and 31% men (78).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Among the 216 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 68% were women (147) and 32% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 124 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 39 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 38% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Of the 36 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 75% were women (27) and 25% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Among the 2 doctoral criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Criminal Justice & Corrections doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, above the national average of 34%.*
*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 University of Nebraska at Omaha
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of Nebraska at Omaha offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 254 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of Nebraska at Omaha work across a variety of fields. Here 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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