by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #16 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,705 a year. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $25,737 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $548 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $16,429 $24,737 Books and Supplies $700 $700 On Campus Room and Board $11,309 $11,309 On Campus Other Expenses $2,600 $2,600
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Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from Oakland in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Oakland criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 16 |
| Security Science and Technology | 7 |
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