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In 2021-2022, 1,694 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in WI.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Wisconsin
Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 561 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 555 |
Associate Degree | 507 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 38 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 38 |
Gender Distribution
In Wisconsin, a criminal justice major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Wisconsin is as follows:
- Asian: 2.1%
- Black or African American: 6.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
- White: 72.8%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
- Other Races: 6.6%

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Wisconsin
68,960 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Wisconsin
In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $66,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in WI
Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:
Job Title | WI Job Growth | WI Median Salary |
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Private Detectives and Investigators | 7% | $42,510 |
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 6% | $62,970 |
Police and Detective Supervisors | 6% | $83,730 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 5% | $74,470 |
Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 2% | $45,320 |
Bailiffs | -4% | $27,700 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers | -9% | $42,680 |
Correctional Officer Supervisors | -9% | $63,650 |
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