by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado Mesa ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado Mesa was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado Mesa University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado Mesa is $38,204. 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 Colorado Mesa, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $22,607 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 Colorado Mesa is $205 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado Mesa paid an average of $828 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,592 | $23,192 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,760 | $11,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,275 | $3,275 |
Learn more about Colorado Mesa tuition and fees.
Of the 74 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Colorado Mesa in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa Online Learning page.
The criminal justice program at Colorado Mesa awarded 2 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Colorado Mesa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 9 |
| Homeland Security | 9 |
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