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 RWU ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, RWU came in at #40. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from RWU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,356 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 RWU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $43,845 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at RWU is $449 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RWU paid an average of $1,764 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Learn more about RWU tuition and fees.
Of the 88 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from RWU in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
RWU 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 RWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at RWU make a median salary of $54,635. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from RWU. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in criminal justice from RWU in 2022 were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 14 |
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