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 BGSU ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at BGSU is $36,468. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BGSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $30,898 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at BGSU is $298 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from BGSU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 17 |
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