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 Marshall University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #566 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Marshall University. This makes it the #200 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Marshall University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,747 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 Marshall University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $23,111 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 Marshall University is $193 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Marshall University in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Marshall 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from Marshall University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.