Master’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, 7,387 people earned their master's degree in criminal justice. This makes it the 30th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in criminal justice is $46,040. 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 $39,228 to a high of $54,940.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in criminal justice is $36,259. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,706.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in criminal justice. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,926 |
| Women | 4,461 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 174 |
| Black or African American | 1,634 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,180 |
| White | 3,398 |
| International Students | 229 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 772 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for criminal justice students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from John Jay. Of these students, 60% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from SNHU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Leo University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,436 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from St. Leo University. Of these students, 71% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UOPX - Arizona. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
University of New Haven comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 172 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from University of New Haven. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 43% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from American Military University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of San Diego comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from USD. Of these students, 24% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Grand Canyon University. About 71% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sam Houston State University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 117 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from SHSU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. 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, 111 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UAGC. About 70% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Lamar University. About 48% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. 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, 87 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UCF. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Grambling State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from GSU. About 78% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 81 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from Capella University. Of these students, 86% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Criminal Justice Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 3,524 | |
| 2,823 | |
| 455 | |
| 162 | |
| 140 |
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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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