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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 724 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in NV.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 393
Associate Degree 274
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.2%
  • White: 30.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Nevada

There are 34,270 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $69,110, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Nevada that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

346 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. In their early career, UNLV grads earn an average salary of $42,832. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,766 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,019.

#3

Nevada State College

Henderson
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,576 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,723 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,964 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Northwest Career College will pay a net price of $15,546. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

#6

Western Nevada College

Carson City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, WNC grads earn an average salary of $32,100.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,700 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
143 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,762 after graduation. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in NV

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 39% $85,870
Forensic Science Technicians 30% $70,800
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 29% $39,080
Transit and Railroad Police 29% $73,580
Computer Workers 25% $71,210
Accountants and Auditors 24% $62,350
Managers 19% $94,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 19% $49,100
Police and Detective Supervisors 17% $101,390
Private Detectives and Investigators 17% $69,300
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 16% $81,160
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 16% $68,460
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 10% $48,670
Correctional Officer Supervisors 4% $79,160
Bailiffs 0% $57,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
43
Fire Protection 35
Homeland Security 2

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