Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sussex County Community College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Sussex County Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sussex County Community College is located in Newton, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Sussex County Community College.
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Studying Online at Sussex County Community College
Distance learning is available at Sussex County Community College. Among 2,247 students, 364 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 919 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Sussex County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Sussex County Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #10 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #26 of 38 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #111 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #253 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #509 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Sussex County Community College
Students who complete Sussex County Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,234 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $35,479 |
| 4 years | $43,234 |
| 5 years | $41,832 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Sussex County Community College report median earnings of $43,234, compared with $38,216 for all Sussex County Community College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Sussex County Community College is $9,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Sussex County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Sussex County Community College are 25% women (7) and 75% men (21).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Sussex County Community College
Of the 28 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Sussex County Community College, 25% were women (7) and 75% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Sussex County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Sussex County Community College, lower than 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 Sussex County Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Sussex County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 28 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Sussex County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.