by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in criminal justice & corrections at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #95 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 95 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Illinois | 5 of 39 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 29 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Western Illinois University is in the top 15% of the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 66% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western Illinois University granted 29 master’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 34% to women and 66% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Western Illinois University is not currently ranked for criminal justice & corrections at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of criminal justice & corrections graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections graduate certificate degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University conferred 6 graduate certificate completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Western Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 166 |