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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Wyoming

176 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Wyoming in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Wyoming

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 103
Associate Degree 73

Gender Distribution

In Wyoming, 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 Wyoming is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Wyoming

There are 6,350 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 Wyoming

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $62,920 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,829 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,838 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,876 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,741 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,751. 96% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,755 Total Students

A typical student attending CWC will pay a net price of $8,682. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Graduates earn an average $28,301 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,438 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $28,196 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,776 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,347. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#7

Casper College

Casper
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,551 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,044.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,430 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,377 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students get financical aid.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in WY

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title WY Job Growth WY Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $50,530
Accountants and Auditors 9% $60,870
Computer Workers 7% $73,050
Police and Detective Supervisors 7% $76,290
Managers 7% $98,210
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $48,720
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 6% $49,060
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 4% $54,290
Emergency Management Directors 0% $54,980
Bailiffs 0% $0
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $64,800
Financial Examiners 0% $0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 0% $72,150
Correctional Officer Supervisors -9% $61,240
Correctional Officers and Jailers -10% $39,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in WY
Fire Protection 22
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