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Criminology at University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Criminology, consider the program at University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver sits in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 criminology degrees were granted at University of Denver.

Online Class Availability at University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at University of Denver. Among 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Criminology Rankings at University of Denver

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Denver’s Criminology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#65 of 161
Best Value	Nationwide	#152 of 159

Earnings for Criminology Graduates from University of Denver

Students who complete University of Denver’s Criminology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,754
2 years	$32,569
3 years	$36,500
4 years	$40,425
5 years	$40,863

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminology graduates from University of Denver report median earnings of $40,425, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminology graduates from University of Denver comes in at $22,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Criminology graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Criminology graduates at University of Denver are 88% women (30) and 12% men (4).

Criminology Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 34 bachelor’s criminology graduates at University of Denver, 88% were women (30) and 12% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 26% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, below the national average of 45%.*

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

More Specific Criminology Concentrations at University of Denver

This Criminology program at University of Denver breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Criminology	34

Best-Paid Careers for Criminology Graduates

Graduates of the Criminology program at University of Denver pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

• 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.