Below are the key facts about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at UWM. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #186 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 186 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Wisconsin | 9 of 22 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee handed out 12 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
UWM is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at UWM are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UWM conferred 12 master’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UWM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 88 |