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 Fairmont State ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #423 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 423 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Fairmont State. This makes it the #163 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,179 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $26,485 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Fairmont State is $259 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairmont State paid an average of $755 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $342 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Fees | $1,986 | $2,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Fairmont State tuition and fees.
Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Fairmont State in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairmont State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Fairmont State 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 Fairmont State Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Fairmont State make a median salary of $36,800 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from Fairmont State. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fairmont State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Fairmont State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 3 |
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