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. In addition, we cover how SC ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at SC was ranked #495 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 323 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 495 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from SC. This makes it the #211 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 SC is $60,820. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SC paid an average of $1,600 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,330 | $38,330 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,356 | $11,356 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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Of the 21 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SC, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the SC 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 SC Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from SC in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern College with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 Southwestern College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 10 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.