Doctor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 241 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 | 7,387 |
| Graduate Certificate | 792 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 241 |
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. 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 $72,554 to a high of $72,554.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in criminal justice is $104,931. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $115,144 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $87,974.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in criminal justice. About 57.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
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:
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Capella University. About 47% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,656 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.
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 $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UofL. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UNLV.
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. Of these students, 62% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from GMU. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UA Little Rock.
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. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from Northeastern.
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 $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminal justice from UNOMAHA.
University at Albany is the 12th 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 $7,070 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.
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. About 29% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Haven is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 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.
Criminal Justice Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 147 | |
| 91 | |
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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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