by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAB as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #357 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 357 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Alabama | 2 of 17 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 295 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 90 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
UAB is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,301 a year. This is lower than $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $27,307 in student loans. This is higher than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UAB awarded 90 bachelor’s completions in corrections and criminal justice, other in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 9 |
