by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Salem State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Salem State University highly for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #141 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 141 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 34 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 66 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Salem State University handed out 83 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Salem State University ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections students who finish a bachelor’s at Salem State University earn a median of $51,926 a year. This is lower than $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, criminal justice & corrections students borrow a median amount of $26,220 in student loans. This is lower than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Find out more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Salem State University awarded 83 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/law enforcement administration in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at Salem State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 9 |
