Below are the key facts about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at Northeastern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University highly for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #12 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 12 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 36 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 68 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 64 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Northeastern University is in the top 15% of the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,826 | $62,826 |
| Fees | $174 | $174 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Northeastern University granted 64 master’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 7 doctoral degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Northeastern University is not currently ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern University conferred 7 doctoral degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northeastern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 72 |