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 Missouri Southern ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Southern was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Southern State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Missouri Southern. This makes it the #247 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 Missouri Southern is $33,167. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri Southern paid an average of $560 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $280 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,172 | $7,172 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,459 | $3,459 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern Online Learning page.
The criminal justice program at Missouri Southern awarded 64 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Missouri Southern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 9 |
| Homeland Security | 4 |