Criminal Justice at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice, take a look at what Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 201 criminal justice degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice graduates at Western Illinois University are 47% women (94) and 53% men (107).
Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University
Among the 166 bachelor’s criminal justice graduates at Western Illinois University, 49% were women (81) and 51% were men (85).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, lower than the national average of 51%.*
Criminal Justice Master’s Program at Western Illinois University
Among the 29 master’s criminal justice graduates at Western Illinois University, 34% were women (10) and 66% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Criminal Justice master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 45%.*
*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 Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice program at Western Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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