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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oregon

502 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 275
Associate Degree 170
Master’s Degree 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Oregon

44,760 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Oregon

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $71,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 11 colleges in Oregon that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,214. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,904 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,464. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,811 a year. 61% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,328 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Chemeketa Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,803. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#6

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,492 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $26,198 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,304 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 49% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $29,172 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,555 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,363.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,010 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 35% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

In their early career, Rogue Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,842. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,160 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,644.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in OR

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 31% $94,520
Forensic Science Technicians 23% $66,650
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 20% $63,390
Financial Examiners 18% $61,770
Accountants and Auditors 17% $65,760
Private Detectives and Investigators 16% $52,260
Computer Workers 15% $77,540
Managers 15% $89,200
Fire Inspectors 14% $90,040
Emergency Management Directors 14% $78,840
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $50,460
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 9% $41,470
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7% $71,670
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 7% $92,610
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $98,330
Transit and Railroad Police 0% $0
Bailiffs 0% $49,680
Correctional Officers and Jailers -4% $61,090
Correctional Officer Supervisors -7% $81,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Fire Protection 115
Other Homeland Security 8
Homeland Security 1
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