by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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UCM was ranked #90 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminal justice majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from UCM. This makes it the #121 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,221 a year. 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 UCM, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $17,516 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at UCM is $142 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCM was $555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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The criminal justice program at UCM awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at UCM make a median salary of $45,767. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from UCM. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 64 |