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. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #698 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #10 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 447 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 698 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,041 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State 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 Murray State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2 |