Criminal Justice at Southwestern College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice, take a look at what Southwestern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 137 criminal justice graduations were recorded at Southwestern College.
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Studying Online at Southwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern College. Of 20,986 students, 6,041 (29%) studied exclusively online and 6,997 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice graduates at Southwestern College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice graduates at Southwestern College are 55% women (76) and 45% men (61).
Criminal Justice Associate’s Program at Southwestern College
Among the 137 associate’s criminal justice degrees awarded at Southwestern College, 55% were women (76) and 45% were men (61).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 113 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of Criminal Justice associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College, higher than the national average of 70%.*
*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
Those who complete Criminal Justice program at Southwestern College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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