by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VWU highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #712 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 712 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Virginia | 15 of 28 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 115 of 295 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at VWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Wesleyan University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
VWU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VWU earn a median of $40,409 a year. This is lower than $46,063, the median for all majors at VWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VWU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,925, the typical median for all majors at VWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,550 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about VWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at VWU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VWU conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
