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Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Nebraska at Omaha
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.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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).

University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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).

University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 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 diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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).

University of Nebraska at Omaha gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

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