Criminal Justice & Corrections at Augusta University
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Augusta University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Augusta University is located in Augusta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Augusta University.
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Studying Online at Augusta University
Many students take online classes at Augusta University. Of 10,900 students, 2,320 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Augusta University
These rankings give you a sense of how Augusta University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #28 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #29 of 44 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #208 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #258 of 336 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1053 of 1,205 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #28 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #29 of 44 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #208 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #258 of 336 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1053 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Augusta University
Students who complete Augusta University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,385 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $35,601 |
| 4 years | $38,450 |
| 5 years | $44,938 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Augusta University earn a median of $38,450, compared with $71,086 for all Augusta University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Augusta University comes in at $30,299.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Augusta University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Augusta University are 77% women (20) and 23% men (6).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Augusta University
Of the 2 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Augusta University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Augusta University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Augusta University, below the national average of 58%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Augusta University
Among the 24 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Augusta University, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University, below the national average of 52%.*
*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 Augusta University
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Augusta University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 26 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Augusta University work across a variety of fields. 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.