Doctor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 276 people earned their doctor's degree in criminal justice. This makes it the 84th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminal justice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 48,312 |
| Associate Degree | 24,183 |
| Basic Certificate | 17,357 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,830 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5,360 |
| Graduate Certificate | 984 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in criminal justice is $78,273. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $74,865 and the high is $82,478.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for criminal justice majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in criminal justice. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 113 |
| Women | 163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 127 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in criminal justice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UC. About 79% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 78,273.
Nova Southeastern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from NUS Florida. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 78,273.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
University of Louisville is the 7th 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. About 25% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from SHSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 78,273.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Georgia State. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
George Mason University comes in at #8 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at George Mason University make a median salary of 78,273.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UNLV. University of Nevada - Las Vegas criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
Florida State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Florida State. Florida State University criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
Texas Southern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Texas Southern University criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Northeastern. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Albany. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UAlbany. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAlbany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #12 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 $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UNOMAHA. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNOMAHA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UA Little Rock. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arkansas at Little Rock criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Rutgers Newark. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at Rutgers University - Newark make a median salary of 78,273.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from IU Bloomington. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 78,273.
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Related Majors
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| Homeland Security | 44 |
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| Fire Protection | 8 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
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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