by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNLV. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #199 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 199 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nevada | 2 of 6 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 297 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 297 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $49,557 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $20,484 in student loans. This is lower than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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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 majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 40 |
UNLV conferred 297 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 |
