by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU highly for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #703 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 703 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Kansas | 7 of 12 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Plains States Region | 77 of 104 |
Here is each degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $40,355 a year. This is below $52,641, 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 $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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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 WSU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
WSU granted 71 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 14 |
