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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New York

8,330 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,973
Associate Degree 3,540
Master’s Degree 497
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 223
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 223
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.4%
  • White: 33.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in New York

There are 306,350 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 New York

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $81,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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

1,933 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. A typical student attending John Jay will pay a net price of $2,699.

#2

Monroe College

Bronx
469 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Monroe College. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

459 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. This private school has an average net price of $27,210.

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,857. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,444. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,844 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. A typical student attending Suffolk County Community College will pay a net price of $5,270.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,370 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,595 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. A typical student attending UAlbany will pay a net price of $18,355.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,116 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,721 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in NY

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 28% $113,650
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 22% $53,460
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $63,790
Private Detectives and Investigators 19% $59,780
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 18% $52,850
Accountants and Auditors 16% $83,250
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 14% $56,710
Emergency Management Directors 11% $88,310
Fire Inspectors 11% $63,600
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Managers 10% $109,910
Financial Examiners 10% $101,450
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 9% $78,750
Police and Detective Supervisors 9% $115,180
Transit and Railroad Police 9% $80,270
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 8% $84,340
Bailiffs 1% $69,890
Correctional Officer Supervisors -6% $89,670
Correctional Officers and Jailers -6% $63,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
1,043
Homeland Security 774
Fire Protection 79
Other Homeland Security 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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