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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, SDSU came in at #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 417 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 391 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $33,261. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $41,796 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 SDSU is $384 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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Of the 417 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from SDSU in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 250 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at San Diego State University.
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