by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in criminal justice & corrections at Eastern EKU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern EKU highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #700 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 700 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 23 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 117 of 372 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 188 |
| Associate’s | 4 |
| Certificate | 43 |
| Master’s | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 28 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Eastern EKU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Eastern EKU awarded 19 master’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
Eastern EKU awarded 9 master’s completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Eastern EKU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 188 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 4 |
| Certificate Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 43 |