by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Murray State University compares to other colleges that offer criminal justice & corrections.
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Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections. Specifically, it ranked #716 out of 1,205 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University report a median salary of $48,090 a year. This is below $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $22,875 in student loans. This is lower than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice & corrections majors at Murray State University.
This criminal justice & corrections program at Murray State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 21 |
Murray State University granted 21 completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
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