by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #202 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 202 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Rhode Island | 3 of 6 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 66 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
RIC ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,198 a year. This is lower than $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $21,625 in student loans. This is below $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
RIC granted 43 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 3 |
