We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at WCU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WCU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #26 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 26 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 60 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Master’s | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 21 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
WCU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at WCU were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WCU awarded 21 master’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 141 |