Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 653 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Criminal Justice graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 26,997 degrees were awarded toCriminal Justice majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminal Justice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 449 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,605 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 12,382 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,154 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. About 58.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,116 |
| Women | 7,266 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,338 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 351 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,308 | 26.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,187 | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 82 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 404 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 593 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 83 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 747 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Learn more about the most popular below:
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,432 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 849 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 494 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 300 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 263 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 253 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 249 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 233 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 216 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Illinois University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 201 bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice 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 that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41,895 |
| 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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