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 Walden University ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The criminal justice major at Walden University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Criminal Justice & Corrections. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Walden University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 150 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Walden University. This makes it the #8 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 66 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Walden University is $50,634. 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 Walden University paid an average of $334 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 | $10,313 | $10,313 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Walden University. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Walden University 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 Walden University Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Walden University make a median salary of $50,548 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 116 criminal justice students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Walden University, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Walden University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 3 |