by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU highly for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #78 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 78 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 34 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 66 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bridgewater State University awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,806 a year. This is below $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $26,696 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
BSU granted 129 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Graduate study is also available at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8 |
