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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Washburn University

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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Washburn University

If you are interested in studying criminal justice and corrections, you may want to check out the program at Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a total student population of 5,880. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students received their master's degree in criminal justice.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Criminal Justice & Corrections section at the bottom of this page.

Washburn University Criminal Justice & Corrections Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Online Classes Are Available at Washburn University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Washburn University does offer online courses in criminal justice for the following degree levels:

  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Washburn University Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings

Criminal Justice Student Demographics at Washburn University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Washburn University.

Washburn University Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program

63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Washburn University in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a master's in criminal justice.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Careers That Criminal Justice Grads May Go Into

A degree in criminal justice can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for Washburn University.

Occupation Jobs in KS Average Salary in KS
Accountants and Auditors 12,320 $66,530
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 5,920 $48,350
Correctional Officers and Jailers 3,470 $36,550
Managers 2,420 $102,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,190 $42,510

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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