Below are the key facts about this program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #82 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 82 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Florida | 3 of 35 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 458 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 458 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $48,574 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $18,623 in student loans. This is below $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
FIU conferred 458 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (68%).
Graduate study is also available at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 |