by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how VWU ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at VWU was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 302 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 462 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Wesleyan University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at VWU is $39,404. 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 VWU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $50,630 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VWU paid an average of $1,500 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,010 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,513 | $11,513 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
VWU 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 VWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Virginia Wesleyan University.
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