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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Virginia

632 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 568
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 24.2%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Virginia

144,440 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 Virginia

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $70,290 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
541 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $19,551. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,066 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,657. 76% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#7

Averett University

Danville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $39,073 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
295 Total Students

In their early career, University of Management and Technology grads earn an average salary of $58,244. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
403 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,200. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at South University, Virginia Beach.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in VA

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 41% $108,580
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 23% $47,910
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $67,470
Financial Examiners 18% $72,230
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $0
Accountants and Auditors 14% $76,490
Emergency Management Directors 13% $82,860
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Managers 11% $130,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
184
Homeland Security 28
Other Homeland Security 14

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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