by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Marshall University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Marshall University highly for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #744 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 744 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in West Virginia | 5 of 13 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 126 of 295 |
The following degree levels are offered in criminal justice & corrections at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Marshall University holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at Marshall University report a median salary of $38,737 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $25,873 in student loans. This is above $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Marshall University granted 38 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
Graduate study is also available at Marshall University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 4 |
