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. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from UAB. This makes it the #163 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $34,459. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $24,744 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from UAB. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from UAB in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 29 |
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