by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #420 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from WSU. This makes it the #163 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,102 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 WSU, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $24,329 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from WSU in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $49,924 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in criminal justice from WSU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 7 |
| Security Science and Technology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.