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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska

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

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 410
Associate Degree 129
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 106
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 106
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 106
Master’s Degree 66
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Nebraska

There are 24,390 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $58,110, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending WSC will pay a net price of $14,141. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,005 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,029.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $30,170.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,484 after graduation. 12% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,069. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

In their early career, Peru State grads earn an average salary of $35,942. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Peru State. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in NE

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 38% $82,620
Forensic Science Technicians 22% $56,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $38,420
Financial Examiners 14% $61,200
Computer Workers 14% $85,600
Accountants and Auditors 14% $59,820
Fire Inspectors 13% $0
Managers 11% $96,360
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 9% $55,360
Emergency Management Directors 8% $50,800
Police and Detective Supervisors 7% $83,330
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 7% $48,160
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 6% $67,620
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 6% $58,100
Bailiffs 0% $57,920
Transit and Railroad Police 0% $0
Private Detectives and Investigators 0% $0
Correctional Officers and Jailers -7% $38,040
Correctional Officer Supervisors -9% $50,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Homeland Security 69
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Fire Protection 12

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

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