by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Aurora University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Aurora University highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #50 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 50 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 3 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Aurora University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Aurora University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Aurora University is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Aurora University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,259 a year. This is higher than $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Aurora University, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $23,635 in student loans. This is below $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Aurora University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (49%).
Graduate study is also available at Aurora University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
