by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia College South Carolina. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia College South Carolina highly for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #424 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 424 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 26 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 295 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Columbia College South Carolina, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia College handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Columbia College South Carolina holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College South Carolina go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,561 a year. This is higher than $44,682, the median for all majors at Columbia College South Carolina.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia College South Carolina, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $26,773 in student loans. This is below $28,158, the typical median for all majors at Columbia College South Carolina.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,080 | $19,276 |
| Fees | $778 | $778 |
Learn more about Columbia College South Carolina tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia College South Carolina were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Columbia College South Carolina granted 25 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia College South Carolina. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 |
