by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #170 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 170 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Florida | 7 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 295 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 245 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $48,489 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $18,750 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
FAU conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (34%).
Graduate study is also available at FAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 13 |
