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 CSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbus State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from CSU. This makes it the #26 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 $39,714 a year. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $23,422 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,262 | $11,262 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,184 | $6,184 |
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Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from CSU in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CSU 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 CSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at CSU make a median salary of $82,799. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from CSU. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Associate’s in criminal justice from CSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at CSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Columbus State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.