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. We've also included details on how Lindenwood University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Lindenwood University was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 286 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lindenwood University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lindenwood University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,253 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 Lindenwood University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $26,169 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 Lindenwood University is $286 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University was $537 per credit hour 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 | $19,900 | $19,900 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lindenwood University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lindenwood University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Lindenwood University.
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