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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GWU is in the top 1% of the country for criminal justice students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from GWU. This makes it the #274 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,256 a year. 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 GWU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $57,489 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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Of the 86 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 82 |
| Security Science and Technology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.