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, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston U is in the top 1% of the country for criminal justice students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 73 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Boston U. This makes it the #22 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $52,578 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $45,048.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Boston University.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Boston U in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 30 |
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