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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Connecticut

1,270 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Connecticut

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 686
Associate Degree 360
Master’s Degree 210
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a criminal justice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Connecticut

44,280 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $74,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 11 colleges in Connecticut that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

408 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. In their early career, University of New Haven grads earn an average salary of $45,887. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Post University

Waterbury
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $16,529. In their early career, Post University grads earn an average salary of $29,296.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

In their early career, WestConn grads earn an average salary of $42,888. 83% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,166.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,558 a year. 36% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. In their early career, Quinnipiac grads earn an average salary of $60,948. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,634 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,872. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,821 Total Students

In their early career, Housatonic Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,269. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,809 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,084.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,471. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Albertus Magnus will pay a net price of $26,613.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,365 Total Students

A typical student attending Tunxis Community College will pay a net price of $7,711. 100% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in CT

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 13% $0
Computer Workers 12% $99,730
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Emergency Management Directors 9% $85,680
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Managers 9% $118,140
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8% $70,230
Police and Detective Supervisors 2% $95,840
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 2% $71,350
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1% $85,310
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $74,700
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $57,380
Private Detectives and Investigators 0% $57,300
Correctional Officer Supervisors -14% $72,860
Correctional Officers and Jailers -15% $54,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
197
Other Homeland Security 98
Homeland Security 45
Fire Protection 29

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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