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. We've also included details on how University of Akron Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #19 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 436 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $38,547. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $33,403 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at University of Akron Main Campus is $352 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 82 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from University of Akron Main Campus in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Associate’s in criminal justice from University of Akron Main Campus in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 27 |
| Fire Protection | 14 |
| Homeland Security | 11 |
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