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Criminology in Illinois

Criminology Schools in Illinois

256 Criminology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 104th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 246
Master’s Degree 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.9%
  • White: 39.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Illinois

350 people in the state and 465,550 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminology.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a criminology grad in the state is $86,280, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,290.

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DePaul University

Chicago
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,430. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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Dominican University

River Forest
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

An average student at Dominican U will pay a net price of $17,768. 37% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,256. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Illinois College

Jacksonville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,512.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,551. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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Criminology Careers in IL

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

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