by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #360 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 360 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Michigan | 16 of 33 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 63 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,227 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $28,604 in student loans. This is higher than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WSU granted 122 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 18 |
