We'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 Shorter ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Shorter was ranked #764 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #26 in Georgia.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 500 |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 764 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shorter University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shorter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,829 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shorter was $551 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $23,514 | $23,514 |
Fees | $530 | $530 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,784 | $9,784 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,160 | $2,160 |
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Of the 10 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Shorter, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shorter University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Shorter 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 Shorter Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Shorter University.
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