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 WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering criminal justice & corrections. More specifically it was ranked #418 out of 647 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Kansas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $40,355 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice & corrections majors at Wichita State University.
This criminal justice & corrections program at WSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 85 |
WSU granted 85 degrees in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.