Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice Studies
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,490 people earned their associate degree in criminal justice studies. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
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 | 29,542 |
| Associate Degree | 6,490 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,316 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,471 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,354 |
| Graduate Certificate | 671 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for criminal justice studies majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in criminal justice studies. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,735 |
| Women | 3,755 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,973 |
| White | 2,920 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 520 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 439 colleges that offer an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
South Texas College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from South Texas College. Of these students, 60% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from El Paso Community College. About 55% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 58% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Suffolk County Community College. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 43% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from CSN. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Northern Virginia Community College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
El Centro College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from El Centro College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from North Harris Montgomery. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate 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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from American Military University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Salt Lake Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Post University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Post University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Central Texas College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Central Texas College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Blinn College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Blinn College. Of these students, 57% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Liberty University. Of these students, 51% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from FTCC. About 66% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 63% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from NMSU Dona Ana. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tyler Junior College. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in criminal justice studies from Tyler Junior College. Of these students, 72% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 8,845 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 6,379 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 1,191 |
| 816 | |
| Corrections | 411 |
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.
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