by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CSU ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #539 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #5 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Charleston Southern University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from CSU. This makes it the #131 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,633 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CSU paid an average of $495 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 | $30,380 | $30,380 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,590 | $11,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from CSU in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
CSU 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 CSU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from CSU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Charleston Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 4 |
| Homeland Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.