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 Youngstown State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Youngstown State University was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Youngstown State University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Youngstown State University. This makes it the #136 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,325 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $19,694 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 Youngstown State University is $154 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University was $417 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,611 | $9,971 |
| Fees | $146 | $146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,384 | $10,384 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,024 | $4,024 |
Learn more about Youngstown State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Youngstown State University. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Youngstown State University 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 Youngstown State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from Youngstown State University. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 criminal justice majors earned their associate's degree from Youngstown State University. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Youngstown State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 34 |
| Homeland Security | 9 |
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