by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how KSU Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at KSU Georgia was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 196 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kennesaw State University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from KSU Georgia. This makes it the #121 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at KSU Georgia is $39,566. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KSU Georgia, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $29,819 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at KSU Georgia is $332 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KSU Georgia was $654 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,450 | $15,704 |
| Fees | $1,336 | $1,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,027 | $13,027 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,614 | $5,614 |
Learn more about KSU Georgia tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from KSU Georgia. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the KSU Georgia criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KSU Georgia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 criminal justice majors earned their master's degree from KSU Georgia. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Kennesaw State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 197 |