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Criminal Justice Studies in Tennessee

Criminal Justice Studies Schools in Tennessee

312 Criminal Justice Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice Studies is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 171
Bachelor’s Degree 131
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a criminal justice studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice studies majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Studies Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 4,940 people employed in jobs related to a criminal justice studies degree, compared to 175,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Studies Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, criminal justice studies grads earn an average of $56,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer criminal justice studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Bethel University

McKenzie
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,446.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,397 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,345.

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#3

Lane College

Jackson
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
1,095 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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#4

King University

Bristol
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,746 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,048. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,412 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#5

South College

Knoxville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,997. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending VSCC will pay a net price of $7,481.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,546. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,351.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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Criminal Justice Studies Careers in TN

Some of the careers criminal justice studies majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $50,650
Police and Detective Supervisors 7% $64,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Criminal Justice 811
Criminal Justice & Police Science 67
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 11
Protective Services Operations 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice Studies

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