by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #12 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University handed out 120 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at American University report a median salary of $64,956 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
American University awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
American University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in corrections and criminal justice, other in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 |
