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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 196 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in SD.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Associate Degree 73

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 10,860 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 South Dakota

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $64,100 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in South Dakota that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,591 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, University of Sioux Falls grads earn an average salary of $42,369. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,188. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,929. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,593. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,894 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,284 a year. 96% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in SD

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 33% $51,740
Information Security Analysts 29% $91,050
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 25% $0
Financial Examiners 11% $79,750
Accountants and Auditors 10% $62,270
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $38,550
Managers 5% $98,480
Computer Workers 5% $80,720
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 3% $46,920
Correctional Officers and Jailers 3% $38,580
Police and Detective Supervisors 0% $74,590
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 0% $61,130
Emergency Management Directors 0% $45,150

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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