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 Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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Pitt is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,959 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $40,273 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Pitt is $365 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 10 |
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