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 NJCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #18 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from NJCU. This makes it the #107 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 NJCU is $34,027. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJCU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $20,085 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 NJCU is $212 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NJCU was $823 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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Of the 94 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from NJCU in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NJCU 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 NJCU Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from NJCU make a median salary of $44,912 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from NJCU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| 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 Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 77 |
| Fire Protection | 20 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
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