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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how TROY ranks in comparison to other schools with criminal justice programs.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Troy University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from TROY. This makes it the #39 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at TROY is $41,780. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TROY, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $23,831 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TROY paid an average of $816 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $408 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,996 | $7,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,004 | $5,004 |
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Of the 154 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from TROY in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
TROY does not offer an online option for its criminal justice bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TROY Online Learning page.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from TROY make a median salary of $45,122 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a master's degree in criminal justice from TROY. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Troy University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.