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 TSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at TSU was ranked #641 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #46 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Southern University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from TSU. This makes it the #113 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at TSU is $29,763. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at TSU is $195 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TSU paid an average of $470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $100 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,941 | $18,701 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 | $1,654 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,028 | $6,028 |
Learn more about TSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 87% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
TSU 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 TSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from TSU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Texas Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.