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Criminology Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 933 students earned their Criminology degrees in FL.

In this state, Criminology is the 52nd most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 870
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Florida

There are 23,210 people in the state and 465,550 people in the nation working in criminology jobs.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Florida

Criminology grads earn an average of $78,490 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Florida that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

442 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
179 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,440. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UT.

#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. 49 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,687 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,981. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Florida Southern. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,919 after earning their degree at this institution.

Criminology Careers in FL

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Sociologists 22% $78,840
Managers 17% $90,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Political Science & Government 2,532
Economics 1,443
Sociology 1,076
International Relations & Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Anthropology 541
Geography & Cartography 137
Other Social Sciences 10

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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