by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Washburn University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Washburn University was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 191 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washburn University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Washburn University. This makes it the #177 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Washburn University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,052 a year. This is higher than $37,901, which is the national median for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Washburn University paid an average of $731 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $338 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,464 | $20,468 |
| Fees | $114 | $114 |
| Books and Supplies | $970 | $970 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,759 | $10,759 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,480 | $2,480 |
Learn more about Washburn University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of criminal justice bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Washburn University 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 Washburn University Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminal justice from Washburn University in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Washburn University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a master's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in criminal justice from Washburn University in 2022 were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Washburn University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Washburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.