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. We've also included details on how AUM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at AUM was ranked #761 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #12 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University at Montgomery handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from AUM. This makes it the #211 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at AUM is $38,710. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at AUM paid an average of $801 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $357 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $19,224 |
| Fees | $868 | $868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,368 | $7,368 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,478 | $4,478 |
Learn more about AUM tuition and fees.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from AUM in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at AUM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
AUM 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 AUM Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from AUM in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Auburn University at Montgomery.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.