by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Waynesburg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Waynesburg was ranked #439 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #30 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 439 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Waynesburg University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Waynesburg. This makes it the #177 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Waynesburg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,582 a year. This is less than $37,901, which is the national median of all criminal justice majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Waynesburg is $585 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Waynesburg paid an average of $1,160 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,120 | $28,120 |
| Fees | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,300 | $12,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,740 | $1,740 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Waynesburg. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Waynesburg University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Waynesburg criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Waynesburg Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from Waynesburg. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Waynesburg University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Waynesburg University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.