Doctor’s Degrees in Criminology
Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57 people earned their doctor's degree in criminology. This makes it the 139th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for criminology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in criminology. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in criminology. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
University of California - Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UT Dallas. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from Wazzu. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UF.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UofSC.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UMCP. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from Penn State University Park. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UMSL. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from IUP.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from USF Tampa. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Old Dominion University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from Old Dominion. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from SIUC.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UD. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UPenn.
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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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