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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mercer University ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
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During the most recent reporting year, Mercer University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at Mercer University earn a median of $45,717 a year. This is lower than $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $46,775 in student loans. This is higher than $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Find out more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University were Black or African American. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at Mercer University were Black or African American. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the criminal justice & corrections majors at Mercer University.
This criminal justice & corrections program at Mercer University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 9 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 7 |
Mercer University granted 9 completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (78%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Mercer University awarded 7 degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (43%). Some of these were earned through distance education.