Criminal Justice Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies is offered at 821 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Criminal Justice Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Criminal Justice Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41,895 people earned theirCriminal Justice Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminal Justice Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,261 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 6,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,949 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,249 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 179 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Criminal Justice Studies of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,812 |
| 4 years | $44,073 |
| 5 years | $49,815 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Criminal Justice Studies students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,540 |
| Women | 3,692 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,688 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,973 | 31.7% |
| Black or African American | 945 | 15.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 186 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 161 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 52 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 901 colleges that offer a associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Criminal Justice Studies students seeking a associate degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,196 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 724 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 712 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 594 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 564 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 547 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 542 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 531 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 488 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 420 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 396 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 392 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 385 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Leo University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 377 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 362 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 354 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 325 associate degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminal Justice Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,997 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 20,474 |
| Corrections | 4,967 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4,327 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2,175 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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