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 Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #250 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 250 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #113 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University is $37,952. 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 Middle Tennessee State University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $15,624 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,504.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Middle Tennessee State University is $111 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $314 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Learn more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
Of the 123 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Middle Tennessee State University, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 15 |
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