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. We've also included details on how National University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at National University was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #25 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, National University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from National University. This makes it the #44 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 National University is $64,143. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at National University was $370 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
Learn more about National University tuition and fees.
Of the 115 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from National University, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the National University 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 National University Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from National University make a median salary of $43,511 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from National University. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at National University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 127 |
| Homeland Security | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.