Here is an overview of this program at Austin Peay State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Austin Peay State University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #578 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 578 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Tennessee | 9 of 21 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at Austin Peay State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Austin Peay State University awarded 80 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Austin Peay State University holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at Austin Peay State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,655 a year. This is above $43,767, the median for all majors at Austin Peay State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Austin Peay State University, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $25,281 in student loans. This is higher than $24,444, the typical median for all majors at Austin Peay State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $13,032 |
| Fees | $1,734 | $1,734 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Austin Peay State University were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Austin Peay State University granted 80 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
Graduate study is also available at Austin Peay State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 11 |