Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Kentucky
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Kentucky
There are 47,500 people in the state and 4,342,350 people in the nation working in Criminal Justice jobs.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Kentucky
Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $56,391 in the state and $78,064 nationwide.
Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Programs in KY
Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Criminal Justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,393 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,755 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,706 a year.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in KY
Some of the careers Criminal Justice majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 14% | $64,492 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 14% | $85,399 |
| Compliance Managers | 13% | $117,178 |
| Quality Control Analysts | 13% | $53,423 |
| Emergency Management Directors | 13% | $72,305 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $91,449 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 12% | $52,907 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 12% | $71,252 |
| Intelligence Analysts | 12% | $65,483 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 10% | $169,952 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 10% | $119,630 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 10% | $77,828 |
Related Majors in Kentucky
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminal Justice.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 15,202 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9,173 |
| Homeland Security | 6,323 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,217 |
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