Criminal Justice & Corrections at Southwestern Illinois College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Illinois College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Illinois College sits in Belleville, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 415 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Illinois College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern Illinois College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #24 of 39 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 166 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #83 of 167 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #480 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Those who finish Southwestern Illinois College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,451 |
| 2 years | $26,061 |
| 3 years | $32,494 |
| 4 years | $47,621 |
| 5 years | $46,769 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Southwestern Illinois College take home a median $47,621, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Southwestern Illinois College stands at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Southwestern Illinois College are 18% women (76) and 82% men (339).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Southwestern Illinois College
Among the 13 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Southwestern Illinois College, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois 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 Southwestern Illinois College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Southwestern Illinois College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 104 |
| Criminal Justice | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 282 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Southwestern Illinois College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.