Criminal Justice & Corrections at Colorado Mesa University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Colorado Mesa University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 110 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Colorado Mesa University.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado Mesa University
Distance learning is available at Colorado Mesa University. Among 9,785 students, 736 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Colorado Mesa University
Rankings can help you compare Colorado Mesa University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 39 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #14 of 21 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #29 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #747 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Colorado Mesa University
Students who complete Colorado Mesa University’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 | $40,470 |
| 2 years | $37,306 |
| 3 years | $42,590 |
| 4 years | $47,835 |
| 5 years | $61,775 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn a median of $47,835, compared with $49,582 for all Colorado Mesa University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Colorado Mesa University stands at $18,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Colorado Mesa University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Colorado Mesa University are 60% women (66) and 40% men (44).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Colorado Mesa University
Of the 76 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Colorado Mesa University, 71% were women (54) and 29% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 18% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Colorado Mesa University
Of the 2 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Colorado Mesa University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 100% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University, higher 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 Colorado Mesa University
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Colorado Mesa University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 2 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 66 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Colorado Mesa University 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.