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Criminology in Georgia

Criminology Schools in Georgia

291 students earned Criminology degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 74th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 264
Master’s Degree 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 14,480 people employed in jobs related to a criminology degree, compared to 465,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Georgia

Criminology grads earn an average of $118,060 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Georgia that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,266. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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#2

University of West Georgia

Carrollton
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,374. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Mercer University

Macon
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,627. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Criminology Careers in GA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Managers 9% $109,920

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