by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tennessee State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tennessee State University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, coming in at #936 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 936 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Tennessee | 16 of 21 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region | 201 of 295 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at Tennessee State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tennessee State University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Tennessee State University is a solid choice among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,592 a year. This is lower than $49,692, the median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tennessee State University, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $28,001 in student loans. This is below $29,489, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University were Black or African American. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Tennessee State University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/law enforcement administration recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (85%).
Graduate study is also available at Tennessee State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 |
