by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Liberty University 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, Liberty University came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 604 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 614 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 494 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,855 a year. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Liberty University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $40,490 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Liberty University is $452 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Liberty University paid an average of $382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
The criminal justice program at Liberty University awarded 604 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University 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 Liberty University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 340 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 160 |
Liberty University does not offer an online option for its criminal justice bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Liberty University Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $55,845 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
The criminal justice program at Liberty University awarded 455 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 110 |
The criminal justice program at Liberty University awarded 60 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 28 |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 |
| Homeland Security | 2 |
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