Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of North Texas
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at University of North Texas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Texas sits in Denton, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 236 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at University of North Texas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Texas
Online coursework is an option at University of North Texas. Of 46,864 students, 6,208 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,860 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at University of North Texas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Texas’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 128 |
| Best Value | Texas | #55 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #91 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #653 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from University of North Texas
Graduates of University of North Texas’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 | $33,403 |
| 2 years | $36,902 |
| 3 years | $38,691 |
| 4 years | $44,301 |
| 5 years | $50,657 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of North Texas earn a median of $44,301, compared with $58,467 for all University of North Texas graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of North Texas stands at $20,538.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of North Texas, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of North Texas are 65% women (154) and 35% men (82).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at University of North Texas
Among the 222 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at University of North Texas, 64% were women (143) and 36% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 97 |
| Black / African American | 32 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Texas, higher than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at University of North Texas
Among the 14 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at University of North Texas, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at University of North Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 50% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at University of North 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 University of North Texas
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of North Texas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 236 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of North Texas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
- 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.