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 SUNY Potsdam ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #558 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #48 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 359 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 558 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,950 a year. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at SUNY Potsdam is $142 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Potsdam paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY Potsdam 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 SUNY Potsdam Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at SUNY Potsdam.