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. In addition, we cover how UAF ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #700 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 448 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 700 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from UAF. This makes it the #192 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 UAF is $34,617. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAF paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
Learn more about UAF tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from UAF. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from UAF in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% 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 Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Alaska Fairbanks.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 44 |
| Fire Protection | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.