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 Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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Ranked at #8 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Florida State is in the top 1% of the country for criminal justice students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 556 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 565 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Florida State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,922 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 Florida State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $31,436 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 Florida State is $240 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
Learn more about Florida State tuition and fees.
Of the 556 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Florida State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Florida 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Florida State make a median salary of $57,568 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.