by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SOU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SOU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #391 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 391 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oregon | 3 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Oregon University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $47,457 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SOU conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SOU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 |
