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 VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, VCU came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 187 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from VCU. This makes it the #211 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,495 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $38,308 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 VCU is $319 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from VCU. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from VCU in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Homeland Security | 124 |
| Security Science and Technology | 88 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.