by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mercer ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $31,257. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,135 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $46,775 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Mercer University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Mercer in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 8 |
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