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Bachelor's Degree in Criminalistics and Criminal Science

Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminalistics and Criminal Science

401 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science is offered at 23 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 57% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of criminalistics and criminal science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Criminalistics and Criminal Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 401 people earned their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science. This makes it the 426th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminalistics and criminal science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 401
Master’s Degree 73
Undergraduate Certificate 40
Basic Certificate 17
Graduate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree 6

Earnings of Criminalistics and Criminal Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for criminalistics and criminal science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for criminalistics and criminal science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 88
Women 313
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The racial-ethnic distribution of criminalistics and criminal science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 172
White 163
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 18
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There are 23 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in criminalistics and criminal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
58 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for criminalistics and criminal science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Florida Gulf Coast University. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from FGCU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#2

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
45 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jacksonville State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Jacksonville State University. Of these students, 84% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

41 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Of these students, 66% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
32 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Seattle U. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from FIU. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

26 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for criminalistics and criminal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Glenville State College

Glenville, West Virginia
24 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for criminalistics and criminal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Glenville State College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Glenville State College. About 58% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
23 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tiffin University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Tiffin University. Of these students, 76% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
81% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#10

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
20 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washburn University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,274 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Washburn University. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bay Path University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Bay Path. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
9 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

Alabama State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,416 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Alabama State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#13

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Fresno Pacific University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminalistics and criminal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Fresno Pacific.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for criminalistics and criminal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for criminalistics and criminal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in criminalistics and criminal science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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