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Criminal justice at University of Louisville

University of Louisville graduates about 134 criminal justice majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 116th of 472 schools we score for criminal justice, a strong program at 70 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $57,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

70/100Strong#116 of 472 for criminal justice →
Graduates a year1345% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$57,0001.01× the same major nationally
Admit rate79%whole school
SAT middle 50%1010–1230whole school

Around University of Louisville

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Where criminal justice happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Urban & Public Affairs, Brandeis School of Law, College of Business and Public Administration.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Dorm 11 · Arts 4 · Dining 1 · Athletics 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the criminal justice ranking

  1. Wayne State University 71
  2. Lindenwood University 71
  3. The University of Texas–Arlington 70
  4. Seton Hall University 70
  5. California State University–San Bernardino 70
  6. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 70
  7. University of South Carolina 69
  8. Azusa Pacific University 69

Other strong majors at University of Louisville

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Louisville with every school we score in criminal justice. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (25%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (20%) and the size of the program (15%, capped so size alone can't win). 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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