by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Faulkner ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Faulkner was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Faulkner University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 71 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Faulkner. This makes it the #23 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Faulkner go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,040 a year. This is higher than $34,135, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Faulkner make a median salary of $50,828 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminal justice graduates with a master's is $45,048.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Faulkner, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $28,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Faulkner University.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Faulkner University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 71 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Faulkner in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Faulkner University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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