by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at GSU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #380 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 380 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 18 of 39 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 64 of 167 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Governors State University awarded 12 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
GSU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GSU granted 12 master’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 36 |