Criminology Associate Degrees
There are 234 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Criminology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,365 people earned theirCriminology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,003 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Criminology of $47,469 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,511 |
| 4 years | $47,469 |
| 5 years | $54,549 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Criminology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 73 |
| Women | 168 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 | 39.0% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 249 colleges that offer a associate degree in Criminology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Irvine tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 455 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 364 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 190 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 183 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 176 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 175 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 147 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 137 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.