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Criminology at Niagara University

Criminology at Niagara University

If you plan to study Criminology, take a look at what Niagara University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Niagara University sits in Niagara University, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 criminology degrees were granted at Niagara University.

Online & Distance Learning at Niagara University

Online coursework is an option at Niagara University. Of 4,033 students, 841 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,634 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Criminology Rankings at Niagara University

Rankings can help you compare Niagara University’s Criminology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) New York #6 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #6 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #69 of 161
Best Value Nationwide #74 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) New York #6 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #6 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #69 of 161
Best Value Nationwide #74 of 159

Earnings for Criminology Graduates from Niagara University

Students who complete Niagara University’s Criminology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,852

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminology graduates from Niagara University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Criminology graduates at Niagara University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminology graduates at Niagara University are 66% women (40) and 34% men (21).

Criminology Bachelor’s Program at Niagara University

Among the 44 bachelor’s criminology graduates at Niagara University, 61% were women (27) and 39% were men (17).

Niagara University gender breakdown of Criminology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Niagara University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminology majors at Niagara University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Niagara University, below the national average of 45%.*

Criminology Master’s Program at Niagara University

Among the 17 master’s criminology graduates at Niagara University, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).

Niagara University gender breakdown of Criminology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology master’s degree recipients at Niagara University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminology majors at Niagara University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Criminology master’s degree recipients at Niagara University, below the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Criminology Concentrations at Niagara University

The Criminology program at Niagara University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminology 61

Top-Paying Careers for Criminology Graduates

Students who finish Criminology program at Niagara University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Criminology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Remote Sensing Technicians $99,834
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $95,957
Managers, All Other $95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $91,449
Neuropsychologists $83,690

References

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