Criminal Justice & Corrections at Erie Community College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Erie Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Erie Community College is in Buffalo, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Erie Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Erie Community College
Online coursework is an option at Erie Community College. Among 8,090 students, 1,335 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,310 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Erie Community College
Rankings can help you compare Erie Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #13 of 68 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Erie Community College
Those who finish Erie 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 | $42,828 |
| 2 years | $32,571 |
| 3 years | $45,926 |
| 4 years | $52,203 |
| 5 years | $56,769 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Erie Community College take home a median $52,203, compared with $42,331 for all Erie Community College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Erie Community College stands at $12,938.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Erie Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Erie Community College are 49% women (62) and 51% men (65).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Erie Community College
Among the 74 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Erie Community College, 49% were women (36) and 51% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Erie Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Erie Community College, below 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 Erie Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Erie Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 1 |
| Criminal Justice | 52 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 74 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Erie Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.