Criminal Justice & Corrections at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 85 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.
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Studying Online at Wichita State University
Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Wichita State University
Rankings can help you compare Wichita State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #53 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #84 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #708 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #778 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Wichita State University
Those who finish Wichita State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,838 |
| 2 years | $31,722 |
| 3 years | $37,620 |
| 4 years | $40,355 |
| 5 years | $46,186 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Wichita State University report median earnings of $40,355, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Wichita State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Wichita State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Wichita State University are 60% women (51) and 40% men (34).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 71 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 59% were women (42) and 41% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 41% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Wichita State University
Among the 14 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Wichita State University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, lower than 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 Wichita State University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Wichita State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 85 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Wichita State University go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.