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. We've also included details on how Rio Salado College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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Rio Salado College was ranked #84 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rio Salado College paid an average of $372 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $97 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
Learn more about Rio Salado College tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Rio Salado College criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rio Salado College Online Learning page.
The criminal justice program at Rio Salado College awarded 78 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rio Salado College with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 19 |
| Other Homeland Security | 2 |