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 Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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Rutgers Newark is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #78 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,611 a year. 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 Newark, 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 Newark is $195 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark 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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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Of the 175 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Rutgers Newark in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $55,752. 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 37 criminal justice students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers Newark, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Rutgers University - Newark.