by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Georgia State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Georgia State University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #488 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 488 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Georgia | 7 of 38 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 61 of 295 |
Here is each degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgia State University conferred 143 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Georgia State University is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,077 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $26,812 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were Black or African American. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Georgia State University granted 143 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Georgia State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 4 |
