Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminology
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,710 students earned their bachelor's degree in criminology. This earns it the #53 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in criminology is $33,551. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,482 to a high of $36,582.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in criminology is $26,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,543.
The median monthly payment of a criminology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $258.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in criminology. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,662 |
| Women | 6,048 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 303 |
| Black or African American | 1,130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,441 |
| White | 5,037 |
| International Students | 136 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 663 |
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in criminology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for criminology students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The criminology program at University of California - Irvine awarded 448 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. The criminology program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 405 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 397 people received their bachelor's degree in criminology from Fresno State. About 54% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 335 bachelor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UMCP. Of these students, 69% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 281 people received their bachelor's degree in criminology from NAU. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - San Marcos comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The criminology program at California State University - San Marcos awarded 266 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. The criminology program at The University of Alabama awarded 260 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 bachelor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at John Jay. About 75% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Old Dominion University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 bachelor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Old Dominion. About 64% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The criminology program at Washington State University awarded 180 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stockton University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. The criminology program at Stockton University awarded 175 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The criminology program at University of Florida awarded 174 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. The criminology program at University of Nevada - Reno awarded 171 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in criminology from IUP. About 61% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Southern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The criminology program at Georgia Southern University awarded 156 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in criminology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The criminology program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 147 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 bachelor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UD. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
West Virginia University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 bachelor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at WVU. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in criminology from Indiana State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 43,812 |
| Economics | 39,397 |
| Sociology | 29,576 |
| International Relations & Security | 9,158 |
| Anthropology | 8,890 |
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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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