Criminal Justice at Purdue University Global
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University Global is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 criminal justice degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice graduates at Purdue University Global are 61% women (27) and 39% men (17).
Criminal Justice Master’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 43 master’s criminal justice graduates at Purdue University Global, 63% were women (27) and 37% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Criminal Justice master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice program at Purdue University Global pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice 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 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $52,907 |
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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