Graduate Certificates in Criminal Justice
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 115 people earned their graduate certificate in criminal justice. This earns it the #95 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for criminal justice majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for criminal justice majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in criminal justice. About 73.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in criminal justice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Louisville tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminal justice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 55 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from UofL. Of these students, 9% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in criminal justice. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from John Jay. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Salve Regina University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in criminal justice. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from Salve Regina.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in criminal justice. 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, 11 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from SHSU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Webster University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in criminal justice. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from Webster. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Public University System. 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, 9 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from American Military University.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Iona College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from Iona. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in criminal justice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from ASU - Skysong.
Western Illinois University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in criminal justice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from WIU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Franklin University. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from Franklin University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from Missouri State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas State 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 graduate certificate in criminal justice from Texas State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Texas Christian University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in criminal justice. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from TCU. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in criminal justice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in criminal justice from VCU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 671 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 80 |
| Criminal Investigation/Interviewing | 35 |
| Securities Services Management | 35 |
| Corrections Administration | 15 |
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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