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 Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 299 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 348 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 330 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,974 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 348 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Cal State LA in 2022, 40% were men and 60% 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, 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 291 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA 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 LA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 32 |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.