by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lamar University as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #460 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 460 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Texas | 22 of 73 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 of 116 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 120 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University earn a median of $54,868 a year. This is below $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lamar University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Lamar University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 120 |
