by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Alcorn State ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #758 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #10 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 493 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 758 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,617 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Part-time undergraduates at Alcorn State paid an average of $328 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,255 | $10,255 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,268 | $3,268 |
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The criminal justice program at Alcorn State awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Alcorn State criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alcorn State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Alcorn State University.
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