Criminal Justice Studies at Western Technical College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice Studies, consider the program at Western Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Technical College is in La Crosse, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 criminal justice studies degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Technical College
Distance learning is available at Western Technical College. Among 3,625 students, 962 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice Studies graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice Studies graduates at Western Technical College are 42% women (10) and 58% men (14).
Criminal Justice Studies Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Among the 24 associate’s criminal justice studies graduates at Western Technical College, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Criminal Justice Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College, lower than 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
Students who finish Criminal Justice Studies program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.