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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 109 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in TN.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 109

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 33.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Tennessee

There are 79,300 people in the state and 4,117,080 people in the nation working in criminal justice jobs.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $62,660, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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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
28% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Bethel.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#8

South College

Knoxville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South College.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in TN

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 38% $79,770
Accountants and Auditors 25% $62,100
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Forensic Science Technicians 18% $50,010
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $50,650
Managers 13% $74,130
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $42,690
Financial Examiners 11% $72,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Homeland Security 14
7
Fire Protection 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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