Below are the key facts about this program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #9 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #129 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 129 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 9 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
EIU granted 38 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/police science recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).