Criminal Justice & Corrections at Polk State College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Polk State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Polk State College sits in Winter Haven, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 259 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Polk State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Polk State College
Distance learning is available at Polk State College. Among 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Polk State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Polk State College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 47 |
| Best Value | Florida | #20 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 340 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #457 of 1,205 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 47 |
| Best Value | Florida | #20 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 340 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #457 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Polk State College
Graduates of Polk State 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 | $30,427 |
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 3 years | $40,565 |
| 4 years | $41,204 |
| 5 years | $46,606 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Polk State College take home a median $41,204, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Polk State College is $14,450.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Polk State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Polk State College are 37% women (95) and 63% men (164).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Polk State College
Of the 32 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Polk State College, 72% were women (23) and 28% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College, below the national average of 58%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Polk State College
Among the 32 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Polk State College, 72% were women (23) and 28% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Polk State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Polk State College, higher 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 Polk State College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Polk State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 57 |
| Criminal Justice | 32 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 32 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 138 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Polk State College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
- 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.
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