by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Murray State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Murray State University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #642 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 642 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 19 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 91 of 295 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University report a median salary of $48,090 a year. This is below $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $22,875 in student loans. This is lower than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Murray State University conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
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