by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #804 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 804 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in South Carolina | 12 of 26 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 146 of 295 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at CSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Charleston Southern University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
CSU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSU earn a median of $48,896 a year. This is lower than $51,292, the median for all majors at CSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,569, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,630 | $31,870 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
CSU conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 14 |
