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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 201 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in LA.

In this state, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 15th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Louisiana

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 201

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a criminal justice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 83.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%
  • White: 11.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Louisiana

52,980 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $53,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 6 colleges in Louisiana that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,399 after graduation. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,964.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,264 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,291 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

#3

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,759. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,782 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,104. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,846. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in LA

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 50% $72,520
Forensic Science Technicians 19% $43,340
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,200
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 11% $49,230
Emergency Management Directors 10% $74,010
Managers 9% $79,900
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Other Homeland Security 31
Homeland Security 30

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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