by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #595 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 378 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 595 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $42,428. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FHSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $22,017 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FHSU was $520 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from FHSU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Fort Hays State University.
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