Criminal Justice & Corrections at Red Rocks Community College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Red Rocks Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Red Rocks Community College is located in Lakewood, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 132 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Red Rocks Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Red Rocks Community College
Many students take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. Of 8,419 students, 1,568 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,424 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Red Rocks Community College
Rankings can help you compare Red Rocks Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #398 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Red Rocks Community College
Those who finish Red Rocks 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 | $61,147 |
| 2 years | $55,073 |
| 3 years | $62,559 |
| 4 years | $70,698 |
| 5 years | $82,175 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Red Rocks Community College earn a median of $70,698, compared with $55,219 for all Red Rocks Community College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Red Rocks Community College stands at $17,667.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Red Rocks Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Red Rocks Community College are 33% women (43) and 67% men (89).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Red Rocks Community College
Of the 15 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Red Rocks Community College, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Red Rocks Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Red Rocks 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 Red Rocks Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Red Rocks Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 121 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Red Rocks Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.