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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Maine

261 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 11th most popular major out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 129
Associate Degree 104
Master’s Degree 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 83.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Maine

14,320 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 Maine

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $54,720, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,703. The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Thomas College

Waterville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,316.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,811. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMA. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,346 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,624 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, UMFK grads earn an average salary of $41,539. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 18%. This public school has an average net price of $8,388. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in ME

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $79,510
Financial Examiners 6% $64,830
Computer Workers 4% $77,640
Police and Detective Supervisors 3% $69,020
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 3% $49,860
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2% $48,800
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2% $65,840
Managers 1% $92,110
Accountants and Auditors 1% $63,150
Emergency Management Directors 0% $52,470
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $56,020
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $47,680
Fire Inspectors 0% $45,030
Protective Service Worker Supervisors -4% $48,500
Bailiffs -7% $36,450
Correctional Officers and Jailers -10% $39,580
Correctional Officer Supervisors -12% $48,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Fire Protection 27
10
Homeland Security 5

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