Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,830 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 | 6,830 |
| Graduate Certificate | 984 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in criminal justice is $50,954. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,569 and the high is $58,265.
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 master's degree in criminal justice. About 59.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,752 |
| Women | 4,078 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 185 |
| Black or African American | 1,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,175 |
| White | 3,272 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 650 |
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 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 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in criminal justice at Liberty University make a median salary of 50,954.
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. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in criminal justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice make a median salary of 50,954.
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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from SNHU. Of these students, 58% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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 $26,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 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. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that St. Leo University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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 $16,215 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. Of these students, 66% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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 $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, 172 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from University of New Haven. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. University of New Haven criminal justice graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,954.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in criminal justice at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 50,954.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American Public University System criminal justice graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,954.
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 $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from USD. About 22% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 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. Of these students, 68% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Sam Houston State University criminal justice graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,954.
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 $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, 111 people received their master's degree in criminal justice from UC. Of these students, 74% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in criminal justice at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 50,954.
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 64% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Arizona Global Campus criminal justice graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,954.
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 $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 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, 56% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMass Lowell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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. Of these students, 48% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Lamar University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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. Of these students, 69% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in criminal justice at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 50,954.
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 94% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,954.
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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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