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. Also, learn how South University, Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at South University, Columbia was ranked #828 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #16 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South University, Columbia handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from South University, Columbia. This makes it the #192 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 South University, Columbia is $33,655. This is less than $34,135, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from South University, Columbia make a median salary of $39,115 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,048.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $55,652 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 South University, Columbia.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from South University, Columbia in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
