by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #364 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 364 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 17 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 64 of 144 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU earn a median of $49,870 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $22,889 in student loans. This is lower than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GSU conferred 36 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (44%).
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 12 |
