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 WSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at WSC was ranked #396 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #4 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 264 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 396 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State College handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,869 a year. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSC was $192 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,760 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $2,163 | $2,163 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,488 | $1,488 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,624 | $9,624 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,690 | $3,690 |
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Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from WSC in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WSC 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 WSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Wayne State College.
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