by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how St. Cloud State University ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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St. Cloud State University was ranked #117 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminal justice majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #151 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 St. Cloud State University is $49,412. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University paid an average of $341 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 | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from St. Cloud State University in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from St. Cloud State University. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Saint Cloud State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.