by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Jackson State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Jackson State University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #939 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 939 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Mississippi | 11 of 12 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 203 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Jackson State University awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Jackson State University holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University earn a median of $43,486 a year. This is above $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Jackson State University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is below $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
Read more about Jackson State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are Black or African American. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State University granted 75 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (92%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Jackson State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8 |
