by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 220 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $40,489. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from EIU. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 10 |
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