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 CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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CWU is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #73 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from CWU. This makes it the #113 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $44,172. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $26,956 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at CWU is $204 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 128 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from CWU in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from CWU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Central Washington University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.