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 WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,682 a year. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $19,810 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,504.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at WCU is $203 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from WCU. About 40% were men and 60% 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 Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Western Carolina University.