by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #28 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 28 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 1 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University awarded 157 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Illinois State University is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,043 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $22,531 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Illinois State University conferred 157 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 14 |
