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Criminal Justice in Alabama

Criminal Justice Schools in Alabama

1,267 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Criminal Justice major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 845
Master’s Degree 189
Associate Degree 164
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Alabama

45,990 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 Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $59,910, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

494 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. An average student at Columbia Southern University will pay a net price of $12,366.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,002. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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Faulkner University

Montgomery
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,478.

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101 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,755. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,527. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,717. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Jacksonville State University will pay a net price of $17,979. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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#9

Miles College

Fairfield
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,440 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $13,259.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,681 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,493. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,971. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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Criminal Justice Careers in AL

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Fire Inspectors 8% $64,800
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Emergency Management Directors 5% $61,390
Computer Workers 5% $87,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Fire Protection 1,020
Homeland Security 343
85
Other Homeland Security 2

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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