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Criminal justice at Wayne State University

Wayne State University graduates about 116 criminal justice majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 112th of 472 schools we score for criminal justice, a strong program at 71 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $56,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

71/100Strong#112 of 472 for criminal justice →
Graduates a year1163% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$56,0001.00× the same major nationally
Admit rate81%whole school
SAT middle 50%1040–1260whole school

Around Wayne State University

Team poses after taking 2nd place in NFA-LD debate and 5th team overall
WPDU at NFA National Tournament 2025 hosted at Wayne State UniversityPhoto: Mongooseoverlord · CC BY 4.0 · source
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Shapero Hall, Wayne State University
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McGregor Reflecting Pool on the Wayne State University campus in Detroit, MI, Un
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Where criminal justice happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Law Classroom, Arthur Neef Law Library, Law School Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 54 · Student housing 17 · Library 7 · Arts 4 · Dorm 4 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the criminal justice ranking

  1. Southern Oregon University 71
  2. University of Colorado Denver 71
  3. University of Wyoming 71
  4. Canisius University 71
  5. Lindenwood University 71
  6. The University of Texas–Arlington 70
  7. Seton Hall University 70
  8. University of Louisville 70

Other strong majors at Wayne State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Wayne State University 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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