Basic Certificate in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
In 2017-2018, 20,734 basic certificate were awarded to criminal justice majors. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminal justice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 56,431 |
| Associate’s Degree | 31,127 |
| Basic Certificate | 20,734 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,895 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6,553 |
| Graduate Certificate | 575 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 132 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Basic Certificate
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for criminal justice majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for criminal justice majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificate in criminal justice. About 65.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,561 |
| Women | 7,173 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 460 |
| Black or African American | 3,025 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,957 |
| White | 10,542 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,682 |
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice that offer basic certificate.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 12,590 |
| Homeland Security | 742 |
| Other Homeland Security | 446 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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