Criminal Justice & Corrections at Grand Rapids Community College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Grand Rapids Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Rapids Community College sits in Grand Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Rapids Community College
Online coursework is an option at Grand Rapids Community College. Of 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Rapids Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #18 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 166 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 167 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #555 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #591 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Those who finish Grand Rapids 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 | $48,014 |
| 2 years | $36,398 |
| 3 years | $33,647 |
| 4 years | $44,680 |
| 5 years | $57,259 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Grand Rapids Community College report median earnings of $44,680, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Grand Rapids Community College stands at $11,850.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 43% women (12) and 57% men (16).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Among the 23 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Grand Rapids Community College, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Community College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Grand Rapids Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 21 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Grand Rapids Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, 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.