by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in criminal justice & corrections at PVAMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PVAMU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #907 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 907 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Texas | 60 of 81 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 96 of 137 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at PVAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Prairie View A & M University handed out 21 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
PVAMU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 29% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at PVAMU were Black or African American. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PVAMU conferred 21 master’s degrees in juvenile corrections in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (81%).
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
PVAMU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections doctoral degree graduates at PVAMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a doctoral in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PVAMU awarded 10 doctoral degrees in juvenile corrections recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at PVAMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 89 |
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