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 WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 339 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,235 a year. 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 WestConn, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $34,372 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at WestConn is $375 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from WestConn. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Western Connecticut State University.
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