by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FDU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #16 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FDU among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #473 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 473 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New Jersey | 27 of 39 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 112 of 190 |
The table below lists every degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at FDU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
FDU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FDU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,814 a year. This is lower than $65,878, the median for all majors at FDU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FDU, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $24,672 in student loans. This is below $24,871, the typical median for all majors at FDU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,000 | $35,830 |
| Fees | $1,180 | $1,180 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at FDU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FDU conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
FDU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at FDU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 12 |
