by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Buffalo State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Buffalo State University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #356 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 356 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New York | 24 of 68 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 82 of 190 |
The table below lists every degree level available for criminal justice & corrections at Buffalo State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, SUNY Buffalo State University awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Buffalo State University holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,353 a year. This is above $46,567, the median for all majors at Buffalo State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Buffalo State University, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,326, the typical median for all majors at Buffalo State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $18,190 |
| Fees | $1,463 | $1,463 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Buffalo State University were White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Buffalo State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Buffalo State University granted 77 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Buffalo State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 |
