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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New Jersey

105 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 47th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 23.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in New Jersey

There are 122,350 people in the state and 4,117,080 people in the nation working in criminal justice jobs.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $87,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,297.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,145 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at CSE.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

In their early career, Rutgers Camden grads earn an average salary of $54,962. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,699 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $18,191.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Georgian Court. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in NJ

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 21% $118,760
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 13% $81,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $63,720
Financial Examiners 9% $97,410
Accountants and Auditors 8% $81,190
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Managers 7% $127,510
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $58,850
Emergency Management Directors -3% $95,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Homeland Security 45
11
Other Homeland Security 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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