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. Also, learn how UW ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #300 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 300 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW is $38,797. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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Of the 81 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from UW in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UW 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 UW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at University of Wyoming.
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