Criminal Justice Master’s Degrees
There are 653 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Criminal Justice graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26,997 people earned theirCriminal 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 | 12,382 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 5,154 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Criminal Justice students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 55.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,148 |
| Women | 1,457 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,244 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 61 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 496 | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 19.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 150 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 39 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 747 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Criminal Justice students seeking a master's degree is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,432 people received their master'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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 849 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 375 master's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 367 master'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.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their master'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.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 303 master'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.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 300 master'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 Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master'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.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 253 master'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.
University of New Haven comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their master's degree in Criminal Justice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 239 master's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 216 master's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 216 master'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.
Kean University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Illinois University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master'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.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 199 master's degrees in Criminal Justice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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