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. We've also included details on how DSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at DSC was ranked #674 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #19 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 430 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 674 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dalton State College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at DSC is $37,856. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DSC paid an average of $395 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $107 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,743 | $1,743 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,128 | $10,128 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dalton State College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DSC 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 DSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of criminal justice associate's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dalton State College with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Dalton State College.