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570 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.
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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 | 296 |
| Associate Degree | 160 |
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 57 |
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 19 |
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 19 |
Gender Distribution
In Washington, a criminal justice major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Washington is as follows:
- Asian: 6.1%
- Black or African American: 5.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
- White: 45.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
- Other Races: 12.8%
Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Washington
In this state, there are 93,680 people employed in jobs related to a criminal justice degree, compared to 4,117,080 nationwide.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Washington
A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $78,970, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in WA
Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:
| Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 24% | $44,190 |
| 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 |
| Fire Inspectors | 10% | $78,040 |
| 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 |
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