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 SUNO ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at SUNO was ranked #776 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #14 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern University at New Orleans handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from SUNO. This makes it the #50 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,494 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNO paid an average of $3,516 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $1,291 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,484 | $13,384 |
| Fees | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,340 | $10,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from SUNO. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SUNO 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 SUNO Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNO make a median salary of $46,179 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
The criminal justice program at SUNO awarded 28 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Southern University at New Orleans.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.