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 earns it the #84 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,830 |
| 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. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $74,865 to a high of $82,478.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
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:
The 3rd most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. 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 from NUS Florida. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
The 6th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 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 $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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 78,273.
University of Louisville comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. University of Louisville criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
Georgia State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Georgia State University criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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 from UNLV. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at University of Nevada - Las Vegas 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 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 from SHSU. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to 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 George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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 from UA Little Rock. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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 from Florida State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at Florida State University make a median salary of 78,273.
Northeastern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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 from Northeastern. Northeastern 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Nebraska at Omaha criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
University at Albany is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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 from UAlbany. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University at Albany criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
Texas Southern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at Texas Southern University make a median salary of 78,273.
University of New Haven is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from University of New Haven. Those who complete their doctor's degree in criminal justice at University of New Haven make a median salary of 78,273.
American University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. 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 from The American University. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University criminal justice graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,273.
University of Central Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UCF. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,273.
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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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