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. We've also included details on how SHSU 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, SHSU came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 838 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 899 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 117 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from SHSU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $37,792. 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 SHSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $21,767 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 SHSU is $199 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 838 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 292 |
| White | 336 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Online degrees for the SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at SHSU make a median salary of $51,544. 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 124 criminal justice students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 66 |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.