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. We've also included details on how Point Park ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Point Park was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 422 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Park University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Point Park. This makes it the #177 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Point Park go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,542 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Part-time undergraduates at Point Park paid an average of $1,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,240 | $36,240 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,340 | $2,340 |
Learn more about Point Park tuition and fees.
Of the 24 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Point Park, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Point Park 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 Point Park Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Point Park in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Point Park are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Point Park University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.