by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ATU ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 403 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at ATU is $35,207. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ATU paid an average of $500 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
Learn more about ATU tuition and fees.
The criminal justice program at ATU awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ATU does not offer an online option for its criminal justice bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a associate's degree in criminal justice from ATU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 51 |
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