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Doctor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections

204 Yearly Graduations
$72,554 Median Salary
57% Women
There are 37 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in criminal justice. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 35% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.4% of criminal justice graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 students 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 52,492
Associate Degree 29,944
Basic Certificate 18,056
Master’s Degree 7,135
Undergraduate Certificate 4,846
Graduate Certificate 444
Doctor’s Degree 204

Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in criminal justice is $72,554. 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 $72,554 and the high is $72,554.

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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 56.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 88
Women 116
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The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1
Black or African American 50
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 106
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 22
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There are 37 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in criminal justice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
66 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for criminal justice students seekinga doctor's degree is Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The criminal justice program at Walden University awarded 66 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
23 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The criminal justice program at Capella University awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from NUS Florida. About 57% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Cal U. About 23% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The criminal justice program at University of Louisville awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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. The criminal justice program at Sam Houston State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminal justice majors at Georgia State. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The criminal justice program at George Mason University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. The criminal justice program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Florida State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#12

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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. The criminal justice program at Texas Southern University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminal justice majors at Northeastern.

#12

University at Albany

Albany, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Albany. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminal justice majors at UAlbany. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UNOMAHA.

#12

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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 $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminal justice majors at UA Little Rock.

#18

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Rutgers Newark.

#18

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The criminal justice program at Michigan State University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#18

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The criminal justice program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Homeland Security 31
6
Fire Protection 3
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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