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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northern Virginia Community College ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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Northern Virginia Community College was ranked #106 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminal justice majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Virginia Community College was $364 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,550 | $10,928 |
| Fees | $153 | $858 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Northern Virginia Community College tuition and fees.
Northern Virginia Community College does not offer an online option for its criminal justice bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northern Virginia Community College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of criminal justice associate's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |