Criminal Justice Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies is offered at 821 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Criminal Justice Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 41,895 degrees were awarded toCriminal Justice Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminal Justice Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,261 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,949 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 6,249 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 179 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,812 |
| 4 years | $44,073 |
| 5 years | $49,815 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Criminal Justice Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,084 |
| Women | 1,959 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,352 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 83 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 536 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 706 | 23.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 113 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 156 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 64 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 901 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,196 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 788 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 724 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 712 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 614 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 594 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 564 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 547 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 542 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 531 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 488 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 420 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 396 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 392 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 385 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Leo University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. This school awarded 377 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 362 master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Criminal Justice Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminal Justice Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,997 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 20,474 |
| Corrections | 4,967 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4,327 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2,175 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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