by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SIUE. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SIUE among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #203 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 203 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 12 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SIUE earn a median of $54,476 a year. This is below $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
To complete a bachelor’s at SIUE, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUE awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SIUE. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 |
