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 North Dakota State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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North Dakota State University was ranked #111 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminal justice majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from North Dakota State University. This makes it the #247 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University is $38,057. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University was $575 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $383 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,565 | $9,565 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,476 | $3,476 |
Learn more about North Dakota State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from North Dakota State University. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the North Dakota State 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 North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 20 |
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