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 Boise State ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Boise State. This makes it the #256 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,891 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $43,593 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boise State was $830 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $399 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,941 | $24,135 |
| Fees | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,610 | $16,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,723 | $5,723 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Boise State. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Boise State 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 Boise State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from Boise State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 2 students who earned an associate's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Boise State in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 1 |
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