by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NSU among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #1,001 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 1,001 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Louisiana | 10 of 20 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 229 of 295 |
The following degree levels are offered in criminal justice & corrections at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NSU report a median salary of $39,510 a year. This is lower than $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
Read more about NSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NSU awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
