by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UWM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #201 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 201 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Wisconsin | 9 of 20 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 41 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
UWM is in the top 15% of the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UWM report a median salary of $50,378 a year. This is lower than $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWM, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $25,715 in student loans. This is lower than $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UWM awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
Graduate study is also available at UWM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 12 |
