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 UCO ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from UCO. This makes it the #256 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,609 a year. 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 UCO, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $21,348 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 UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
Learn more about UCO tuition and fees.
Of the 126 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from UCO in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from UCO in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 159 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.