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. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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Ferris is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 249 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 301 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Ferris. This makes it the #92 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $44,897. 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 Ferris, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $23,727 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 Ferris is $215 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Ferris paid an average of $505 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,140 | $14,140 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Books and Supplies | $862 | $862 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,564 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 249 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Ferris. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Ferris 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 Ferris Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Ferris make a median salary of $51,699 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from Ferris in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 66 criminal justice students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Ferris, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 3 |
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