Associate Degrees in Criminology
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
In 2020-2021, 217 associate degrees were awarded to criminology majors. 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 | 9,710 |
| Master’s Degree | 789 |
| Associate Degree | 217 |
| Basic Certificate | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in criminology is $26,926. 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 $26,926 and the high is $26,926.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in criminology is $23,383. 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, $23,383 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,383.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in criminology. About 67.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 146 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 106 |
| 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 most popular school in the United States for criminology students seekingan associate degree is Purdue University Global. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 associate degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Purdue University Global. About 66% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The criminology program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 81 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Paris Junior College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Wharton County Junior College. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Upper Iowa University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,589 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,685 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in criminology from UIU. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Missouri State University - West Plains. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The criminology program at Missouri State University - West Plains awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Arkansas Northeastern College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminology. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Arkansas Northeastern College.
Westmoreland County Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminology. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their associate degree in criminology from Westmoreland College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 11,791 |
| Sociology | 6,887 |
| Economics | 3,446 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,446 |
| Anthropology | 950 |
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.
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