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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Northern Kentucky University

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Northern Kentucky University

If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Northern Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Northern Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #5 of 23
Best Value Kentucky #10 of 23
Best Value Southeast (Region) #96 of 340
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #134 of 336
Best Value Nationwide #305 of 1,206
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #757 of 1,205

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Northern Kentucky University

Graduates of Northern Kentucky University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Northern Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,751
2 years $33,993
3 years $39,682
4 years $45,968
5 years $51,498

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $45,968, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Northern Kentucky University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 58% women (25) and 42% men (18).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University

Of the 43 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 58% were women (25) and 42% were men (18).

Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Northern Kentucky University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than 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 Northern Kentucky University

This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Northern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 43

Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Northern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. 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

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