Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Degrees
There are 1,767 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 102,547 people earned theirCriminal Justice & Corrections majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminal Justice & Corrections at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6,240 |
| Associate’s Degree | 22,666 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 45,807 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 26,113 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 280 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 & Corrections students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,580 |
| Women | 3,957 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,027 | 46.3% |
| Asian | 163 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,176 | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,397 | 21.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 233 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 342 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 123 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,884 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,029 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,773 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,686 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,359 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,196 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,044 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 931 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 915 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 864 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. This school awarded 728 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 713 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 704 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity Valley Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 687 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. This school awarded 657 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American InterContinental University System is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 628 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. This school awarded 564 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 547 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections. This school awarded 542 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 540 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41,895 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,997 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 20,474 |
| Corrections | 4,967 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4,327 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminal Justice & Corrections that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 15,202 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9,173 |
| Homeland Security | 6,323 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1,217 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | — |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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