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. We've also included details on how Simpson College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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Simpson College was ranked #92 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 Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Simpson College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Simpson College. This makes it the #211 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Simpson College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,862 a year. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Simpson College paid an average of $425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,306 | $45,306 |
| Fees | $906 | $906 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,088 | $10,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,130 | $4,130 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simpson College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Simpson College 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 Simpson College Online Learning page.
Of the 6 criminal justice students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Simpson College, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simpson College with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Simpson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.