by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia Southern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia Southern University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #303 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 303 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Alabama | 1 of 17 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 295 |
The following degree levels are available for criminal justice & corrections at Columbia Southern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 308 |
| Associate’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 57 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia Southern University awarded 308 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Columbia Southern University is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at Columbia Southern University earn a median of $58,927 a year. This is lower than $66,570, the median for all majors at Columbia Southern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia Southern University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $23,641 in student loans. This is lower than $26,229, the typical median for all majors at Columbia Southern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,640 | $5,944 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 61 |
Columbia Southern University granted 254 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Columbia Southern University conferred 54 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/police science in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia Southern University handed out 134 associate’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Columbia Southern University is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 74% of criminal justice & corrections associate’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections associate’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a associate’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Columbia Southern University conferred 134 associate’s completions in criminal justice/police science in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia Southern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 57 |
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