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. We've also included details on how FDU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at FDU was ranked #400 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #22 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from FDU. This makes it the #136 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FDU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,874 a year. 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 FDU paid an average of $1,005 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,526 | $36,526 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,102 | $16,102 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,014 | $5,014 |
Learn more about FDU tuition and fees.
Of the 24 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FDU, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FDU 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 FDU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at FDU make a median salary of $44,236. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from FDU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.