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 IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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IUPUI was ranked #116 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminal justice majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from IUPUI. This makes it the #151 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUPUI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,016 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 IUPUI, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $13,142 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 IUPUI is $119 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUPUI was $1,084 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from IUPUI. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at IUPUI make a median salary of $48,006. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from IUPUI in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 50 |
| Homeland Security | 4 |
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