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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Salem State. 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 Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,812 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 Salem State, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $30,025 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 Salem State is $274 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $499 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Of the 81 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Salem State in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Salem State make a median salary of $59,093 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $50,954.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of criminal justice master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.