Criminal Justice at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice, take a look at what West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 criminal justice degrees were awarded at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Studying Online at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Of 5,274 students, 1,354 (26%) studied exclusively online and 1,189 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are 49% women (24) and 51% men (25).
Criminal Justice Associate’s Program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Among the 10 associate’s criminal justice degrees awarded at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Criminal Justice associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice program at West Kentucky Community and Technical 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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