Associate Degrees in Criminology
Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their associate degree in criminology. This makes it the 151st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,285 |
| Master’s Degree | 778 |
| Basic Certificate | 272 |
| Associate Degree | 201 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in criminology is $32,877. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,932 and the high is $34,821.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in criminology is $15,069. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,069 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,069.
The median monthly payment of a criminology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $179.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in criminology. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer an associate degree in criminology. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in criminology from CNM. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Central New Mexico Community College criminology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,877.
Paris Junior College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminology. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in criminology from Paris Junior College. About 57% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in criminology at Paris Junior College make a median salary of 32,877.
Wharton County Junior College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminology. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in criminology from Wharton County Junior College. Of these students, 45% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wharton County Junior College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,877.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Upper Iowa University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in criminology from UIU. Data shows that UIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,877.
The 6th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Missouri State University - West Plains. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in criminology from Missouri State West Plains. Data shows that Missouri State West Plains graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,877.
Westmoreland County Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminology. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in criminology from Westmoreland College. Those who complete their associate degree in criminology at Westmoreland County Community College make a median salary of 32,877.
LeTourneau University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in criminology from LETU. Those who complete their associate degree in criminology at LeTourneau University make a median salary of 32,877.
Central Maine Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in criminology from Central Maine Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Central Maine Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,877.
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*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.
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