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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, Michigan State came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in criminal justice in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 158 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Michigan State. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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