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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Western Oregon University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Western Oregon University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Oregon University is in Monmouth, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Western Oregon University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Oregon University

Online coursework is an option at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Western Oregon University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Oregon University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #1 of 6
Best Value Oregon #6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #29 of 152
Best Value Far Western (Region) #124 of 152
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #178 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #858 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Western Oregon University

Graduates of Western Oregon University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Western Oregon University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,943
2 years $38,529
3 years $45,374
4 years $51,212
5 years $56,961

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Western Oregon University report median earnings of $51,212, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Western Oregon University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Western Oregon University is $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Western Oregon University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Western Oregon University are 70% women (51) and 30% men (22).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Western Oregon University

Among the 63 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Western Oregon University, 65% were women (41) and 35% were men (22).

Western Oregon University 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 Western Oregon University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 39
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Western Oregon University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University, below the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Western Oregon University

Among the 7 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Western Oregon University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).

Western Oregon University 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 Western Oregon University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Western Oregon University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Western Oregon 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 Western Oregon University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Western Oregon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Juvenile Corrections 3
Corrections Administration 70

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Western Oregon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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