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 Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, Rowan came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 259 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 288 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Rowan. This makes it the #177 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 Rowan is $33,254. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $28,666 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 Rowan is $249 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rowan paid an average of $813 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $432 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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The criminal justice program at Rowan awarded 259 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Rowan criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rowan Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from Rowan. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan 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 | 9 |
| 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 Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 58 |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.