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Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of South Florida

Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of South Florida

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at University of South Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Florida is located in Tampa, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at University of South Florida.

Studying Online at University of South Florida

Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Of 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at University of South Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Florida’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #2 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #5 of 336
Best Value Florida #21 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #52 of 1,205
Best Value Southeast (Region) #111 of 340
Best Value Nationwide #352 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from University of South Florida

Students who complete University of South Florida’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 South Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,228
2 years $46,869
3 years $53,996
4 years $58,804
5 years $58,848

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of South Florida earn a median of $58,804, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at University of South Florida

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of South Florida, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of South Florida are 60% women (15) and 40% men (10).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 25 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).

University of South Florida 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 South Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 4
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at University of South Florida

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, 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 South Florida

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of South Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice 25

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of South Florida 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

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