Below are the key facts about this program at MBU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MBU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #461 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 461 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Missouri | 10 of 24 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Plains States Region | 54 of 104 |
The table below lists every degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at MBU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri Baptist University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
MBU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at MBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,300 a year. This is higher than $49,263, the median for all majors at MBU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MBU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $23,187 in student loans. This is below $27,337, the typical median for all majors at MBU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,076 | $31,530 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at MBU were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MBU awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Graduate study is also available at MBU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.