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. Also, learn how SLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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SLU was ranked #112 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 #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from SLU. This makes it the #232 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 SLU is $45,709. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SLU paid an average of $1,830 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 | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about SLU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to 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 Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from SLU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 15 |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.