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. Also, learn how Southern University and A & M College ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Southern University and A & M College was ranked #704 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #8 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Southern University and A & M College. This makes it the #57 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 Southern University and A & M College is $32,499. 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 Southern University and A & M College, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $18,024 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,504.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Southern University and A & M College is $169 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Southern University and A & M College paid an average of $193 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $4,973 |
| Fees | $4,869 | $12,219 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,366 | $9,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at Southern University and A & M College make a median salary of $39,822. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 University and A & M College.