Criminal Justice & Corrections at Walters State Community College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Walters State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Walters State Community College is located in Morristown, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 224 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Walters State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Walters State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Walters State Community College. Of 5,899 students, 1,168 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,137 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Walters State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Walters State Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #13 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 340 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #117 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #150 of 336 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #811 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Walters State Community College
Students who complete Walters State Community 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 | $40,187 |
| 2 years | $38,649 |
| 3 years | $41,472 |
| 4 years | $45,852 |
| 5 years | $49,648 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Walters State Community College earn a median of $45,852, compared with $37,184 for all Walters State Community College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Walters State Community College stands at $16,702.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Walters State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Walters State Community College are 14% women (31) and 86% men (193).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Walters State Community College
Among the 20 associate’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Walters State Community College, 20% were women (4) and 80% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community 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 Walters State Community College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Walters State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 223 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Walters State Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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
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