by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Alcorn State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Alcorn State University highly for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #1,004 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 1,004 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Mississippi | 12 of 12 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 231 of 295 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminal justice & corrections at Alcorn State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Alcorn State University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Alcorn State University is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Alcorn State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,137 a year. This is below $49,587, the median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Alcorn State University, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $28,065 in student loans. This is below $30,036, the typical median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,566 | $8,105 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
Read more about Alcorn State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Alcorn State University are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Alcorn State University granted 23 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).
