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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers Camden ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Camden was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Camden handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Rutgers Camden. This makes it the #163 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 Rutgers Camden is $34,611. 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 Rutgers Camden, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $28,929 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 Rutgers Camden is $195 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Camden paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,389 | $13,389 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers Camden tuition and fees.
Of the 67 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Rutgers Camden in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Camden with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Camden 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 Rutgers Camden Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers Camden make a median salary of $55,752 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from Rutgers Camden in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Camden with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Rutgers University - Camden.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 3 |