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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Montana

43 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Montana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 60th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 28
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 25.6%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Montana

In this state, there are 10,340 people employed in jobs related to a criminal justice degree, compared to 4,117,080 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Montana

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $59,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 6 colleges in Montana that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,908 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,556.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,036.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
417 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $17,231 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,383. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,103.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
377 Total Students

The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, DCC grads earn an average salary of $30,774. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $29,929 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,948.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in MT

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Emergency Management Directors 14% $48,180
Computer Workers 14% $66,510
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $37,340
Accountants and Auditors 13% $61,460
Financial Examiners 11% $63,850
Police and Detective Supervisors 9% $70,270
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $55,710
Managers 4% $74,270
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3% $83,160
Bailiffs 0% $0
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 0% $51,750
Private Detectives and Investigators 0% $42,260
Correctional Officer Supervisors -7% $52,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Fire Protection 13
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