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 Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 265 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,132 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 Worcester State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $22,863 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 Worcester State is $155 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Worcester State. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% 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 Worcester State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Worcester State University.