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. Also, learn how Carthage ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Carthage was ranked #514 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #21 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 334 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 514 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carthage College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Carthage is $39,551. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Carthage paid an average of $900 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $36,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,950 | $12,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Learn more about Carthage tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Carthage in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Carthage 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 Carthage Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Carthage College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.