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Criminology Schools in California

1,459 Criminology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 73rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in California

Criminology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,378
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a criminology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 62.4%
  • White: 15.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in California

There are 67,370 people in the state and 465,550 people in the nation working in criminology jobs.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in California

In this state, criminology grads earn an average of $98,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

498 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,230.

266 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,208 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.91 years to complete their degree at CSUSM. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,260.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,956. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Graduates earn an average $51,735 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,365 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542. 72% of students get financical aid.

Criminology Careers in CA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300
Sociologists 0% $97,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Sociology 15,498
Economics 10,510
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Anthropology 2,821
International Relations & Security 1,379
Geography & Cartography 1,100
Other Social Sciences 441

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