by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PVAMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #29 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PVAMU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #825 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 825 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Texas | 53 of 73 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 85 of 116 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at PVAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
PVAMU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #29 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PVAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,752 a year. This is lower than $52,084, the median for all majors at PVAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PVAMU, criminal justice & corrections students accumulate a median of $26,750 in student loans. This is below $29,765, the typical median for all majors at PVAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at PVAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PVAMU awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (83%).
PVAMU awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in juvenile corrections recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PVAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
