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. We've also included details on how CMU CGES ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The criminal justice major at CMU CGES is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Criminal Justice & Corrections. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at CMU CGES is $36,223. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CMU CGES, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $22,787 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CMU CGES paid an average of $230 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 | $6,480 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Learn more about CMU CGES tuition and fees.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from CMU CGES in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CMU CGES 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 CMU CGES Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies.