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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 3 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
At Boston U, a typical criminal justice student working on their master's degree borrrows about $39,700 in student loans. This is not favorable since the median amount of student debt for all criminal justice master's graduates is $36,259.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Boston U. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
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 $46,040.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from Boston U. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
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 Boston University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.