by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at American University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #16 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 29 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Read more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
American University awarded 29 master’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
During the most recent reporting year, American University handed out 5 doctoral degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
American University is not yet ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the doctoral level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in criminal justice & corrections from American University were women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a doctoral in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 120 |