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 FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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FIU is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 600 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 614 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from FIU. This makes it the #60 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,839 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $30,109 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 FIU is $194 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 600 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 14 |
FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at FIU make a median salary of $47,591. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from FIU. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 73 |
| Security Science and Technology | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.