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. In addition, we cover how Purdue University Global ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, Purdue University Global came in at #34. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Global handed out 395 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 467 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Purdue University Global. This makes it the #24 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue University Global is $45,984. 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 Purdue University Global, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $28,499 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 Purdue University Global paid an average of $371 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $280 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $30 | $1,065 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the Purdue University Global 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 Purdue University Global Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at Purdue University Global make a median salary of $51,495. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue University Global are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 318 students graduated with a associate's degree in criminal justice from Purdue University Global. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Purdue University Global are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Purdue University Global.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 214 |