Here, 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 WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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WIU is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 258 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from WIU. This makes it the #38 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 WIU is $40,898. 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 WIU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $30,783 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 WIU is $302 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 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 | |
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Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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The criminal justice program at WIU awarded 199 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 26 |
Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
White | 119 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 9 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at WIU make a median salary of $49,381. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in criminal justice.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 4 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Western Illinois University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fire Protection | 14 |
Other Homeland Security | 1 |
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