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. In addition, we cover how Northeastern Illinois University ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #603 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 384 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 603 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,719 a year. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to 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, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
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