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 West Texas A&M University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #644 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #47 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 412 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 644 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from West Texas A&M University. This makes it the #211 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University is $37,978. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at West Texas A&M University was $549 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
Learn more about West Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from West Texas A&M University. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the West Texas A&M University 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 West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from West Texas A&M University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 39 |
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