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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Murray State University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Murray State University

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what Murray State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Murray State University sits in Murray, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Murray State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University

Many students take online classes at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Murray State University

Rankings can help you compare Murray State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #4 of 23
Best Value Kentucky #11 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #121 of 336
Best Value Southeast (Region) #131 of 340
Best Value Nationwide #435 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #716 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Murray State University

Those who finish Murray State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Murray State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,268
2 years $30,119
4 years $48,090
5 years $54,066

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Murray State University report median earnings of $48,090, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Murray State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Murray State University comes in at $22,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Murray State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Murray State University are 67% women (14) and 33% men (7).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University

Of the 21 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Murray State University, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).

Murray State University gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Murray State University

Minority students account for 19% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, below the national average of 52%.*

*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 Murray State University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Murray State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 21

Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Murray State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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