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. Also, learn how Fort Valley State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Fort Valley State University was ranked #748 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #24 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 486 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 748 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Valley State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fort Valley State University is $29,445. 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 Fort Valley State University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $17,143 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,504.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Fort Valley State University is $146 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fort Valley State University paid an average of $616 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Fees | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,372 | $8,372 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about Fort Valley State University tuition and fees.
Of the 49 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Fort Valley State University, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 98% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Valley State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Fort Valley State University 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 Fort Valley State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Fort Valley State University.
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