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 UVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,051 a year. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 criminal justice majors earned their associate's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 276 |
| Security Science and Technology | 25 |
| Other Homeland Security | 21 |
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