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. We've also included details on how Gardner - Webb ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Gardner - Webb was ranked #616 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #24 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 395 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 616 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gardner - Webb University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gardner - Webb go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,433 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Part-time undergraduates at Gardner - Webb paid an average of $496 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,470 | $32,470 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,770 | $10,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Gardner - Webb in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner - Webb University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Gardner - Webb criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Gardner - Webb Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Gardner - Webb University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 2 |
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