Criminal Justice & Corrections at Oakland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Oakland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland Community College sits in Auburn Hills, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 165 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Oakland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Oakland Community College
Many students take online classes at Oakland Community College. Of 15,287 students, 5,653 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,447 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Oakland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Oakland Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 166 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Oakland Community College
Those who finish Oakland Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,953 |
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 3 years | $49,313 |
| 4 years | $72,214 |
| 5 years | $73,785 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Oakland Community College take home a median $72,214, compared with $42,222 for all Oakland Community College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Oakland Community College comes in at $13,506.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Oakland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Oakland Community College are 34% women (56) and 66% men (109).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Oakland Community College
Among the 41 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Oakland Community College, 63% were women (26) and 37% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Oakland 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 Oakland Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Oakland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 4 |
| Criminal Justice | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 124 |
| Criminal Investigation/Interviewing | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Oakland Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.