Criminal Justice & Corrections at Des Moines Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines Area Community College sits in Ankeny, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #479 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,664 |
| 2 years | $32,332 |
| 3 years | $32,125 |
| 4 years | $38,691 |
| 5 years | $44,408 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $38,691, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 51% women (39) and 49% men (38).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 61 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 46% were women (28) and 54% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, lower 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 Des Moines Area Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Des Moines Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 61 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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