Criminal Justice & Corrections at Lees-McRae College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Lees-McRae College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lees-McRae College is in Banner Elk, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Lees-McRae College.
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Studying Online at Lees-McRae College
Online coursework is an option at Lees-McRae College. Of 910 students, 190 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Lees-McRae College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lees-McRae College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #20 of 62 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #64 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #325 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #802 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1107 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Lees-McRae College
Students who complete Lees-McRae 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 | $34,325 |
| 2 years | $28,816 |
| 3 years | $36,175 |
| 4 years | $31,811 |
| 5 years | $44,593 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Lees-McRae College take home a median $31,811, compared with $38,943 for all Lees-McRae College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Lees-McRae College is $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Lees-McRae College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Lees-McRae College are 63% women (19) and 37% men (11).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Lees-McRae College
Of the 20 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Lees-McRae College, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Lees-McRae College
Among the 10 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Lees-McRae College, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*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 Lees-McRae College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Lees-McRae College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Lees-McRae College go on to a range of careers. 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
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