Criminal Justice & Corrections at Northampton County Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Northampton County Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northampton County Area Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #24 of 60 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #467 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Students who complete Northampton County Area Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,412 |
| 2 years | $28,719 |
| 3 years | $39,461 |
| 4 years | $41,970 |
| 5 years | $47,582 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Northampton County Area Community College report median earnings of $41,970, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Northampton County Area Community College comes in at $17,449.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 60% women (30) and 40% men (20).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 50 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 60% were women (30) and 40% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below 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 Northampton County Area Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Northampton County Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 50 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Northampton County Area Community College 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
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