Criminal Justice & Corrections at Portland Community College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Portland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Among 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #112 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #473 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #733 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Portland Community College
Graduates of Portland 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 | $36,014 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 3 years | $35,244 |
| 4 years | $38,215 |
| 5 years | $46,875 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Portland Community College earn a median of $38,215, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Portland Community College is $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Portland Community College are 73% women (16) and 27% men (6).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 22 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 41% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Portland 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 Portland Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Portland Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Portland Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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.
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