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Criminal Justice in Michigan

Criminal Justice Schools in Michigan

709 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Criminal Justice is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 954 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 417
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 120
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 120
Associate Degree 107
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Michigan

There are 9,180 people in the state and 594,390 people in the nation working in criminal justice jobs.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in Michigan

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $80,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,100.

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

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,449. 86% of the teachers are full time.

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156 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,909 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,812. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Ferris.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. A typical student attending Oakland Community College will pay a net price of $4,474.

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Henry Ford College

Dearborn
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,331. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#8

Adrian College

Adrian
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,865 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,805. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Adrian.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,469 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,759.

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Olivet College

Olivet
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,023 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,944. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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Criminal Justice Careers in MI

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $65,950
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $78,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Criminal Justice & Police Science 634
Criminal Justice Studies 548
Corrections 136
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 112
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Juvenile Corrections 8
Corrections Administration 5
Security & Loss Prevention Services 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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