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Criminal Justice & Corrections in Washington

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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 630 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 345
Associate Degree 155
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 63
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 63
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63
Master’s Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.9%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Washington

93,680 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 Washington

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $78,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,514. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#4

Centralia College

Centralia
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,314 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 72% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

A typical student attending Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom will pay a net price of $8,939. 60% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,755 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,123. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,173.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,477 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 67% of students get financical aid.

#7

Heritage University

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Heritage University will pay a net price of $6,850.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,423. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in WA

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Information Security Analysts 43% $105,080
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 29% $51,650
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 24% $44,190
Managers 22% $116,700
Accountants and Auditors 18% $70,600
Emergency Management Directors 13% $107,760
Private Detectives and Investigators 12% $48,920
Correctional Officer Supervisors 11% $63,780
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 11% $78,870
Police and Detective Supervisors 10% $107,580
Forensic Science Technicians 10% $58,920
Fire Inspectors 10% $78,040
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $52,260
Bailiffs 10% $58,400
Correctional Officers and Jailers 7% $55,290
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 5% $84,580
Transit and Railroad Police 0% $81,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Fire Protection 94
40
Homeland Security 31

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