by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMU MN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at SMU MN was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #9 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU MN is $52,779. This is higher than $34,135, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU MN, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $28,708 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Of the 23 criminal justice students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SMU MN, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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