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 NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from NSU. This makes it the #82 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,668 a year. 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 NSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $17,421 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $525 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $221 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,623 | $15,743 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,494 | $10,494 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,020 | $3,020 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 36 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at NSU make a median salary of $35,858. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Northeastern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 22 |
| Security Science and Technology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.