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 TCNJ ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,070 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at The College of New Jersey.
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