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Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Wyoming

If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wyoming sits in Laramie, WY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at University of Wyoming.

Online Class Availability at University of Wyoming

Many students take online classes at University of Wyoming. Of 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at University of Wyoming

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wyoming’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 39
Best Value	Wyoming	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#72 of 1,205
Best Value	Nationwide	#491 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from University of Wyoming

Graduates of University of Wyoming’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	$36,926
2 years	$35,701
3 years	$44,602
4 years	$52,587
5 years	$54,750

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of Wyoming report median earnings of $52,587, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of Wyoming is $19,393.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of Wyoming, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of Wyoming are 61% women (45) and 39% men (29).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 74 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 61% were women (45) and 39% were men (29).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	8
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 52%.*

*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 University of Wyoming

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of Wyoming includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies	74

Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of Wyoming go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, 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.