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 SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from SIUE. This makes it the #256 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 SIUE is $39,279. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $23,696 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 SIUE is $216 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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Of the 95 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUE, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from SIUE. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
More about our data sources and methodologies.