by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at George Mason. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 192 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks George Mason highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #7 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 7 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Virginia | 2 of 28 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 331 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University awarded 331 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 192 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,608 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $20,761 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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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 George Mason were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
George Mason conferred 331 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/police science in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7 |
