Doctor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 84 people earned their doctor's degree in criminal justice. This earns it the #163 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminal justice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,153 |
| Associate Degree | 8,845 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,651 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,408 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 732 |
| Graduate Certificate | 115 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 84 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for criminal justice majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for criminal justice students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in criminal justice. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in criminal justice. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisville is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UofL. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from GMU. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Southern University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from TSU. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Haven comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from University of New Haven.
Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Michigan State. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Texas State.
The 9th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northcentral University. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Northcentral University. About 70% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 185 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 5 |
| Securities Services Management | 2 |
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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