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Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice Studies

3,524 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 152 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in criminal justice studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of criminal justice studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,524 people earned their master's degree in criminal justice studies. This makes it the 57th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminal justice studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 31,240
Associate Degree 7,460
Master’s Degree 3,524
Basic Certificate 2,521
Undergraduate Certificate 1,525
Graduate Certificate 478
Doctor’s Degree 147

Earnings of Criminal Justice Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for criminal justice studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for criminal justice studies students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in criminal justice studies. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,211
Women 2,313
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The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 91
Black or African American 889
Hispanic or Latino 523
White 1,593
International Students 58
Other Races/Ethnicities 370
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There are 152 colleges that offer a master’s degree in criminal justice studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
494 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for criminal justice studies students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Liberty University. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
210 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Leo University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,436 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from St. Leo University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
126 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 71% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
123 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from American Military University. Of these students, 42% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

111 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from UC. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

107 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from UAGC. Of these students, 70% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
97 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Lamar University. Of these students, 48% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
87 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from UCF. About 66% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
84 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grambling State University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,110 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from GSU. Of these students, 78% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
81 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Capella University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
78 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Florida State. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
73 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Boston U. Of these students, 65% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
62 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbus State University. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from CSU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
47 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from NUS Florida. About 74% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University at Albany

Albany, New York
45 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Albany comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from UAlbany. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#17

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
43 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sam Houston State University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from SHSU. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#18

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
41 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Haven comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from University of New Haven. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#19

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
39 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,831 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from UW - Platteville. Of these students, 69% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seattle University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in criminal justice studies from Seattle U. Of these students, 82% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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