by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue University Global. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue University Global as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #645 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 645 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Indiana | 11 of 22 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 103 of 144 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Purdue University Global, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 385 |
| Associate’s | 290 |
| Certificate | 276 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Global awarded 385 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Purdue University Global is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Global report a median salary of $39,968 a year. This is below $57,862, the median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Global, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $25,137 in student loans. This is below $38,033, the typical median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $21 | $1,056 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Purdue University Global awarded 384 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 51% to women and 49% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Purdue University Global awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in corrections administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Global conferred 290 associate’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Purdue University Global is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of criminal justice & corrections associate’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections associate’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Purdue University Global conferred 290 associate’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Global conferred 276 certificate degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Purdue University Global is not currently ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of criminal justice & corrections certificate degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections certificate degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a certificate in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Purdue University Global conferred 244 certificate completions in criminal justice and corrections in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
Purdue University Global awarded 31 certificate degrees in corrections and criminal justice, other in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Purdue University Global granted 1 certificate degree in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue University Global. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 50 |
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