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. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 302 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from CSULB. This makes it the #88 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,247 a year. 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 | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 233 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from CSULB. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
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, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at CSULB make a median salary of $47,425. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from CSULB in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Homeland Security | 29 |
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