Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how La Sierra University ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
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La Sierra University ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections. More specifically it was ranked #625 out of 1,205 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #80 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, La Sierra University awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from La Sierra University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,617 a year. This is above $48,354, the median for all majors at La Sierra University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at La Sierra University, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $29,507, the typical median for all majors at La Sierra University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,228 | $36,720 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at La Sierra University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Sierra University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in criminal justice & corrections from La Sierra University were women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at La Sierra University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Sierra University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice & corrections majors at La Sierra University.
The criminal justice & corrections program at La Sierra University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 53 |
La Sierra University awarded 53 completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (89%).
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