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. We've also included details on how SUNY Potsdam ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #683 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #45 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 76% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,690 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,135 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $25,999 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at SUNY Potsdam is $142 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at SUNY Potsdam.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from SUNY Potsdam. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
