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Criminology at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

If you are interested in studying Criminology, consider the program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 criminology degrees were awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia.

Studying Online at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

Many students take online classes at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia. Of 7,159 students, 1,277 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,035 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Criminology Rankings at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

Use these rankings to compare Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia’s Criminology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#11 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 161
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#150 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#11 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 161
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#150 of 159

Earnings for Criminology Graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

Graduates of Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia’s Criminology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,133
2 years	$47,120
3 years	$52,303
4 years	$61,656
5 years	$66,249

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminology graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia take home a median $61,656, compared with $81,511 for all Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminology graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Criminology graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminology graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia are 63% women (24) and 37% men (14).

Criminology Bachelor’s Program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

Among the 12 bachelor’s criminology degrees awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, below the national average of 45%.*

Criminology Master’s Program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

Of the 26 master’s criminology degrees awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, 54% were women (14) and 46% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	5
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Criminology master’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, 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 Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia

The Criminology program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Criminology	38

Best-Paid Careers for Criminology Graduates

Those who complete Criminology program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Criminology majors, 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.