by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia College South Carolina ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia College South Carolina was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 310 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Columbia College South Carolina. This makes it the #107 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia College South Carolina go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,519 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia College South Carolina was $420 per credit hour 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 | $15,980 | $15,980 |
| Fees | $765 | $765 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,550 | $8,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,940 | $4,940 |
Learn more about Columbia College South Carolina tuition and fees.
Of the 36 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia College South Carolina, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Columbia College South Carolina 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 Columbia College South Carolina Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at Columbia College South Carolina make a median salary of $47,159. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from Columbia College South Carolina in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Columbia College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 10 |
| Fire Protection | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.