by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Merrimack. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Merrimack as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #193 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 193 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Massachusetts | 17 of 34 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 66 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Merrimack, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Merrimack College conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Merrimack ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Merrimack earn a median of $52,801 a year. This is lower than $55,795, the median for all majors at Merrimack.
To complete a bachelor’s at Merrimack, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
Learn more about Merrimack tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Merrimack granted 67 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Merrimack. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 38 |
