Criminal Justice & Corrections at Nassau Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Nassau Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Nassau Community College
Online coursework is an option at Nassau Community College. Of 12,301 students, 1,413 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,493 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Nassau Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Nassau Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 68 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 190 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Nassau Community College
Graduates of Nassau Community 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 | $31,491 |
| 2 years | $28,288 |
| 3 years | $40,660 |
| 4 years | $47,855 |
| 5 years | $51,338 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Nassau Community College report median earnings of $47,855, compared with $47,708 for all Nassau Community College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Nassau Community College is $10,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Nassau Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Nassau Community College are 50% women (56) and 50% men (56).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Nassau Community College
Among the 112 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Nassau Community College, 50% were women (56) and 50% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 56 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College, above 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 Nassau Community College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Nassau Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 112 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Nassau Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.