by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RWU. 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 (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RWU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #88 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 88 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 6 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 66 |
The table below lists every degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at RWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Roger Williams University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
RWU is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at RWU report a median salary of $55,490 a year. This is lower than $58,246, the median for all majors at RWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RWU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,903, the typical median for all majors at RWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,264 | $44,867 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at RWU were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
RWU conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
RWU awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/police science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Roger Williams University awarded 3 associate’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
RWU is not currently ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the associate’s level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in criminal justice & corrections from RWU identified as men.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections associate’s degree graduates at RWU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a associate’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RWU granted 3 associate’s completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Roger Williams University handed out 4 certificate degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
RWU is not yet ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a certificate degree in criminal justice & corrections from RWU were women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections certificate degree graduates at RWU were Hispanic or Latino. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a certificate in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RWU conferred 4 certificate degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (25%).
Graduate study is also available at RWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 22 |
