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Criminal Justice in Tennessee

Criminal Justice Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 811 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice is the 45th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 28.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Tennessee

There are 18,720 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 Tennessee

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $65,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,100.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bethel University

McKenzie
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,859. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,539.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,643.

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#8

South College

Knoxville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $15,997. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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Criminal Justice Careers in TN

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $50,650

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