by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern University Baton Rouge. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern University Baton Rouge highly for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #1,023 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 1,023 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Louisiana | 13 of 20 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 243 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Southern University Baton Rouge, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern University and A & M College awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Southern University Baton Rouge ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge report a median salary of $36,605 a year. This is lower than $53,844, the median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern University Baton Rouge, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is below $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge are Black or African American. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Southern University Baton Rouge conferred 82 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (89%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern University Baton Rouge. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 31 |
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