Criminal Justice & Corrections at College of Southern Nevada
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what College of Southern Nevada. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Nevada is in Las Vegas, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 177 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at College of Southern Nevada.
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Studying Online at College of Southern Nevada
Distance learning is available at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) studied exclusively online and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
Rankings can help you compare College of Southern Nevada’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #392 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from College of Southern Nevada
Students who complete College of Southern Nevada’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 | $33,336 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $36,851 |
| 4 years | $36,331 |
| 5 years | $39,823 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from College of Southern Nevada take home a median $36,331, compared with $42,988 for all College of Southern Nevada graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from College of Southern Nevada stands at $6,687.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at College of Southern Nevada, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at College of Southern Nevada are 55% women (98) and 45% men (79).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Of the 142 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at College of Southern Nevada, 64% were women (91) and 36% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 81 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 81% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, higher than the national average of 58%.*
*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 College of Southern Nevada
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at College of Southern Nevada offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 138 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at College of Southern Nevada go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.