Doctor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice Studies
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 185 people earned their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. This makes it the 151st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminal justice studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,316 |
| Graduate Certificate | 671 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for criminal justice studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in criminal justice studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from UC. About 79% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from NUS Florida. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies 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 studies from Georgia State. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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 studies from UNLV.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Sam Houston State University. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies from SHSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from UA Little Rock. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Florida State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Northeastern.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. 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 studies from UNOMAHA. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Albany comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from UAlbany. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies from The American University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for criminal justice studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies from UCF. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies from FIU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice studies. 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 studies from IU Bloomington.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Rutgers Newark. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Temple University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice studies. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies from Temple. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of North Dakota comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice studies from UND.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminal justice studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 84 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 5 |
| Securities Services Management | 2 |
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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