Criminal Justice & Corrections at Luzerne County Community College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Luzerne County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Luzerne County Community College is in Nanticoke, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Luzerne County Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Luzerne County Community College
Many students take online classes at Luzerne County Community College. Among 4,460 students, 739 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Luzerne County Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Graduates of Luzerne County Community College’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 | $20,425 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $36,112 |
| 4 years | $38,162 |
| 5 years | $46,722 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Luzerne County Community College earn a median of $38,162, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Luzerne County Community College comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Luzerne County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Luzerne County Community College are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Luzerne County Community College
Of the 7 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Luzerne County Community College, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County 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 Luzerne County Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Luzerne County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Luzerne County Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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