by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WVSU; STATE. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WVSU; STATE highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #1,030 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 1,030 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in West Virginia | 10 of 13 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 246 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at WVSU; STATE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia State University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
WVSU; STATE is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WVSU; STATE report a median salary of $33,861 a year. This is below $37,688, the median for all majors at WVSU; STATE.
To complete a bachelor’s at WVSU; STATE, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $25,860 in student loans. This is below $28,452, the typical median for all majors at WVSU; STATE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,912 | $14,350 |
| Fees | $640 | $640 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at WVSU; STATE are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WVSU; STATE awarded 34 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
Graduate study is also available at WVSU; STATE. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 |
