by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #11 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 11 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 36 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 68 |
The following degree levels are available for criminal justice & corrections at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Master’s | 99 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 99 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
BU awarded 99 master’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 17 |