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 SUNO ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at SUNO was ranked #765 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #12 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern University at New Orleans handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from SUNO. This makes it the #50 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,248 a year. 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 SUNO make a median salary of $40,414 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 SUNO, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $45,149 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 Southern University at New Orleans.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from SUNO in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from SUNO. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 12 |
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