by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #99 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 99 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 5 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University conferred 166 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Western Illinois University is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $58,885 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Western Illinois University conferred 166 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 |
