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. Also, learn how Metro State ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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Metro State is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Metro State is $52,125. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Metro State paid an average of $286 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 | $8,571 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 87 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Metro State in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Metro State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Metro State 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 Metro State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Metropolitan State University.
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