by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VSU among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #912 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 912 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Virginia | 21 of 28 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 187 of 295 |
The following degree levels are offered in criminal justice & corrections at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia State University awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
VSU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,377 a year. This is below $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VSU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $30,000 in student loans. This is above $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VSU awarded 56 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (86%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 3 |
