Below are the key facts about this program at UNC Charlotte. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNC Charlotte highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #98 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 98 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 53 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 209 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 209 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
UNC Charlotte is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte earn a median of $45,493 a year. This is lower than $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UNC Charlotte conferred 209 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at UNC Charlotte. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 10 |