Criminal Justice & Corrections at McLennan Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at McLennan Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
McLennan Community College is located in Waco, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 92 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at McLennan Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at McLennan Community College
Many students take online classes at McLennan Community College. Among 7,850 students, 3,235 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,763 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at McLennan Community College
Use these rankings to compare McLennan Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #35 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #621 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from McLennan Community College
Graduates of McLennan 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 | $29,063 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $29,287 |
| 4 years | $36,950 |
| 5 years | $46,309 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from McLennan Community College earn a median of $36,950, compared with $39,841 for all McLennan Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from McLennan Community College stands at $12,606.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at McLennan Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at McLennan Community College are 59% women (54) and 41% men (38).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at McLennan Community College
Of the 55 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at McLennan Community College, 75% were women (41) and 25% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at McLennan Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at McLennan 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 McLennan Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at McLennan Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 1 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 56 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 35 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at McLennan Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.
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