by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Polk State ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Polk State was ranked #369 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #20 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 279 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 369 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Polk State College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Polk State is $40,808. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Polk State paid an average of $409 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Fees | $883 | $2,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Polk State tuition and fees.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Polk State in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Polk State 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 Polk State Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Associate’s in criminal justice from Polk State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 Polk State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 1 |