Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice Studies
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29,542 people earned their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies. This makes it the 12th most popular bachelor'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 | 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,082 |
| Women | 17,460 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 801 |
| Black or African American | 4,934 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,556 |
| White | 12,566 |
| International Students | 219 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,466 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 509 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Sam Houston State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 851 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from SHSU. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. 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, 614 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from Liberty University. Of these students, 42% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from FIU. About 62% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 527 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from Florida State. About 69% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies. 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, 524 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from UCF. Of these students, 61% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. 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, 499 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from American Military University. About 24% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Sacramento is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from Sac State. About 59% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from SDSU. About 59% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from UMGC. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from Cal State Fullerton. About 58% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from CSUN. Of these students, 64% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from Cal State LA. About 59% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from UNLV. Of these students, 68% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Leo University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from St. Leo University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from UTSA. Of these students, 55% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from FAU. Of these students, 66% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminal justice studies. 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, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from UAGC. About 58% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their bachelor's degree in criminal justice studies from CSULB. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 13,153 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2,270 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 1,855 |
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| Securities Services Management | 319 |
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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