by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at GCU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU highly for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #599 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 599 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Arizona | 13 of 21 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 59 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 300 |
| Master’s | 100 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 100 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 33% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
GCU awarded 100 master’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 300 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.