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 Mercy ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #29 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 397 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercy College handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercy is $34,472. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercy, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $27,786 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 Mercy is $236 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercy was $892 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,236 | $21,236 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,692 | $1,692 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,940 | $3,940 |
Learn more about Mercy tuition and fees.
Of the 95 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Mercy in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Mercy 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 Mercy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Mercy College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.