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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Wichita State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Wichita State University
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.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Wichita State University

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).

Wichita State 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Wichita State University

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).

Wichita State 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 Wichita State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Wichita State University

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

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