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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHU compares to other colleges that offer criminal justice & corrections.
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SHU holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections. In particular, it placed #112 out of 1,205 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $53,931 a year. This is below $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Learn more about SHU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the criminal justice & corrections majors at Sacred Heart University.
The criminal justice & corrections program at SHU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 57 |
SHU awarded 57 completions in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.