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. We've also included details on how Cal State Fullerton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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Cal State Fullerton was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminal justice majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 352 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 365 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton is $34,570. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
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Of the 352 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Cal State Fullerton in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 239 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at California State University - Fullerton.
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