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Criminal Justice in Kentucky

Criminal Justice Schools in Kentucky

1,021 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Criminal Justice is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 572 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 395
Bachelor’s Degree 309
Associate Degree 146
Master’s Degree 110
Post-Master’s Certificate 57
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Kentucky

4,860 people in the state and 594,390 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in Kentucky

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $85,960 in the state and $93,100 nationwide.

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

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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163 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Cumberlands. 23% of the teachers are full time.

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Campbellsville University will pay a net price of $22,252. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,235. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 95% of the teachers are full time.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,076 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,472.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,426 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,149.

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#8

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $24,770. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,908. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Criminal Justice Careers in KY

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 7% $89,570
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $59,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Criminal Justice Studies 239
Criminal Justice & Police Science 50
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Corrections 12

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

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