Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 criminal justice degrees were granted at Sam Houston State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Many students take online classes at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice graduates at Sam Houston State University are 33% women (9) and 67% men (18).
Criminal Justice Master’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 23 master’s criminal justice degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 30% were women (7) and 70% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Criminal Justice master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, above the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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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