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. Also, learn how UL Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #532 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 532 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from UL Lafayette. This makes it the #232 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 UL Lafayette is $35,872. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UL Lafayette paid an average of $1,006 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $434 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
Learn more about UL Lafayette tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from UL Lafayette. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from UL Lafayette in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Louisiana at Lafayette.
More about our data sources and methodologies.