Criminal Justice & Corrections at Wayne State University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 140 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Wayne State University.
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Studying Online at Wayne State University
Online coursework is an option at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) studied exclusively online and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Wayne State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #24 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 167 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #100 of 166 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #381 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #731 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Wayne State University
Graduates of Wayne State University’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 | $34,519 |
| 2 years | $39,563 |
| 3 years | $45,221 |
| 4 years | $50,227 |
| 5 years | $60,667 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Wayne State University report median earnings of $50,227, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Wayne State University is $28,604.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Wayne State University are 74% women (103) and 26% men (37).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 122 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Wayne State University, 75% were women (92) and 25% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 24 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Wayne State University
Of the 18 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below 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 Wayne State University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 140 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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