Criminal Justice & Corrections at Wilmington University
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Wilmington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wilmington University is in New Castle, DE.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Wilmington University.
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Online Class Availability at Wilmington University
Many students take online classes at Wilmington University. Among 13,746 students, 10,288 (75%) studied exclusively online and 1,949 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Wilmington University
Use these rankings to compare Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 192 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #340 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #755 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Wilmington University
Graduates of Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,541 |
| 2 years | $38,028 |
| 3 years | $40,101 |
| 4 years | $46,142 |
| 5 years | $56,998 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Wilmington University take home a median $46,142, compared with $73,584 for all Wilmington University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Wilmington University stands at $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Wilmington University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Wilmington University are 58% women (52) and 42% men (38).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Wilmington University
Among the 48 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Wilmington University, 52% were women (25) and 48% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Wilmington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 44% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Wilmington University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Wilmington University
Of the 42 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Wilmington University, 64% were women (27) and 36% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Wilmington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 48% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Wilmington University, higher 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 Wilmington University
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Wilmington University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 67 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Wilmington University pursue many career paths. 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 |
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.