by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in criminal justice & corrections at MSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #22 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 22 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Michigan | 1 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 223 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 32 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU conferred 32 master’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
MSU is not currently ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU granted 8 doctoral degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 223 |