Criminal Justice & Corrections at Western Wyoming Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Western Wyoming Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Wyoming Community College is in Rock Springs, WY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Western Wyoming Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Wyoming Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Wyoming Community College. Among 2,653 students, 599 (23%) studied exclusively online and 760 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Western Wyoming Community College
Graduates of Western Wyoming Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $45,149 |
| 5 years | $50,171 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Western Wyoming Community College take home a median $45,149, compared with $50,211 for all Western Wyoming Community College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Western Wyoming Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Western Wyoming Community College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Western Wyoming Community College
Among the 5 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Western Wyoming Community College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College, below 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 Wyoming Community College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Western Wyoming Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Western Wyoming Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.