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 Union ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Union was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 1 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Union Institute & University handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 178 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Union go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $124,236 a year. 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 Union paid an average of $395 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,880 | $13,880 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 | $1,216 |
Learn more about Union tuition and fees.
Of the 159 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Union, about 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union Institute & University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Union 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 Union Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Union Institute & University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.