by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in criminal justice & corrections at UCCS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCCS as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #166 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 166 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Colorado | 5 of 21 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 of 41 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at UCCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs awarded 15 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
UCCS is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 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 UCCS are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCCS awarded 15 master’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Colorado Springs conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in criminal justice & corrections.
UCCS has not been ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in criminal justice & corrections from UCCS were men.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections graduate certificate degree graduates at UCCS were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a graduate certificate in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCCS awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCCS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 141 |