by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Fitchburg State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fitchburg State among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #80 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 80 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 34 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 66 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at Fitchburg State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fitchburg State University awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Fitchburg State is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State earn a median of $52,693 a year. This is below $66,598, the median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fitchburg State, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,763, the typical median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,376 | $10,376 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Fitchburg State were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Fitchburg State conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/police science in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
Graduate study is also available at Fitchburg State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 31 |
