by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at AU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks AU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #758 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 758 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Virginia | 16 of 28 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 129 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at AU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Averett University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
AU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from AU report a median salary of $44,032 a year. This is lower than $61,818, the median for all majors at AU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at AU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $29,703 in student loans. This is above $28,994, the typical median for all majors at AU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,900 | $38,400 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at AU 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 Averett University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
AU conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Graduate study is also available at AU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
