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 Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Portland State University. This makes it the #113 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $45,401. 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 Portland State University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $33,734 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $207 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Portland State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from Portland State University. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2 |
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