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. We've also included details on how Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminal justice majors, Rowan came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rowan University handed out 288 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 262 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Rowan. This makes it the #177 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rowan is $32,026. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,135 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Rowan is $249 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Rowan University.
Of the 288 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Rowan in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 8 criminal justice students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Rowan, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 67 |
| Security Science and Technology | 14 |
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