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. Also, learn how NEC ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The criminal justice major at NEC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Criminal Justice & Corrections. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New England College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from NEC. This makes it the #31 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 NEC is $45,575. 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 NEC, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $47,123 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at NEC paid an average of $1,924 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $25,714 | $25,714 |
| Fees | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,014 | $17,014 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about NEC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NEC 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 NEC Online Learning page.
Of the 135 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from NEC in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of criminal justice associate's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at New England College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 18 |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.