by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ETSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #574 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 574 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Tennessee | 8 of 21 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 73 of 295 |
The following degree levels are offered in criminal justice & corrections at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
ETSU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,977 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ETSU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $25,942 in student loans. This is higher than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
ETSU conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 19 |
