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. Also, learn how KY State ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at KY State was ranked #768 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #13 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 504 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 768 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kentucky State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KY State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,099 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KY State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $26,199 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 KY State paid an average of $505 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $337 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,088 | $12,134 |
| Fees | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,186 | $8,186 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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Of the 12 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KY State, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kentucky State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the KY State 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 KY State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Kentucky State University.
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