by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #22 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 22 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Michigan | 1 of 33 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 223 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 223 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $58,230 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
MSU granted 223 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8 |
