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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Michigan

2,393 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 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,345
Associate Degree 670
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 186
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 186
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 186
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 113
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 113
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Michigan

There are 101,650 people in the state and 4,117,080 people in the nation working in criminal justice jobs.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $67,330, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

386 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Ferris. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,213. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,412 a year.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962. 60% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $13,449.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,909 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. In their early career, Lake Superior State University grads earn an average salary of $37,445.

#9

Baker College

Owosso
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,575. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in MI

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 35% $90,570
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $72,250
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $50,020
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $65,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $65,850
Private Detectives and Investigators 9% $50,620
Computer Workers 8% $73,650
Financial Examiners 8% $74,280
Managers 7% $95,390
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7% $57,690
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $78,170
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 4% $45,100
Fire Inspectors 4% $62,080
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 0% $80,300
Correctional Officers and Jailers -9% $56,330
Correctional Officer Supervisors -9% $64,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
54
Fire Protection 50
Homeland Security 44
Other Homeland Security 35

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

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