by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at Lamar University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 15 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lamar University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #461 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 461 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Texas | 26 of 81 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 120 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University handed out 120 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at Lamar University were Black or African American. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Lamar University granted 120 master’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (35%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Lamar University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 78 |