Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,135 earned their master's degree in criminal justice. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in criminal justice is $45,048. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,115 and the high is $53,283.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for criminal justice students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in criminal justice. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,934 |
| Women | 4,201 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 132 |
| Black or African American | 1,666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,056 |
| White | 3,379 |
| International Students | 137 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 765 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 319 colleges that offer a master’s degree in criminal justice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 494 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. About 54% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 254 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from John Jay. About 43% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The criminal justice program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 222 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Leo University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,218 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from St. Leo University. About 69% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 66% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Haven. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from University of New Haven. Of these students, 61% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 master's degrees were handed out to criminal justice majors at ASU - Skysong. About 45% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walden University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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 150 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The criminal justice program at American Public University System awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Diego. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. The criminal justice program at University of San Diego awarded 131 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The criminal justice program at Grand Canyon University awarded 126 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. About 72% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sam Houston State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. 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 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 111 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UC. About 67% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UAGC. Of these students, 65% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. The criminal justice program at University of Massachusetts - Lowell awarded 98 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Lamar University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to criminal justice majors at Lamar University. About 49% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. The criminal justice program at University of Central Florida awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grambling State University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,110 per year. The criminal justice program at Grambling State University awarded 84 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Capella University. About 70% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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