Criminal Justice & Corrections at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Western Dakota Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Western Dakota Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Dakota Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Dakota Technical College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Western Dakota Technical College
Graduates of Western Dakota Technical 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 | $37,382 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $43,306 |
| 4 years | $45,499 |
| 5 years | $49,288 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Western Dakota Technical College report median earnings of $45,499, compared with $39,817 for all Western Dakota Technical College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Western Dakota Technical College is $17,999.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 56% women (5) and 44% men (4).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 9 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical 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 Western Dakota Technical College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Western Dakota Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Western Dakota Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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
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