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. In addition, we cover how Bridgewater State ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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Bridgewater State is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #58 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Bridgewater State. This makes it the #136 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 Bridgewater State is $43,735. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $17,189 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,504.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Bridgewater State is $109 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bridgewater State paid an average of $497 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,479 | $10,479 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,586 | $14,586 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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The criminal justice program at Bridgewater State awarded 164 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bridgewater State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at Bridgewater State make a median salary of $56,919. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Bridgewater State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 5 |
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