Criminal Justice Studies at Western Dakota Technical College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice Studies, 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 in Rapid City, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 criminal justice studies degrees were awarded 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. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice Studies graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice Studies graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Criminal Justice Studies Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Among the 5 associate’s criminal justice studies degrees awarded at Western Dakota Technical College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Criminal Justice Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, below the national average of 53%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice Studies Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice Studies program at Western Dakota Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $78,129 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.