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 UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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UCF is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #68 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 516 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 524 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from UCF. This makes it the #18 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCF is $36,563. 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 UCF, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $19,100 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,504.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCF was $749 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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Of the 516 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from UCF in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from UCF make a median salary of $45,983 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from UCF. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 55 |
| Security Science and Technology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.