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Criminology in Illinois

Criminology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Criminology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 2,260 people employed in jobs related to a Criminology degree, compared to 736,680 nationwide.

Criminology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Criminology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Criminology grads earn an average of $74,989. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,346.

Criminology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer Criminology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,217 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Dominican University

River Forest

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,807 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,104 a year. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,357 a year. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#8

Illinois College

Jacksonville

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,109 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,737 in their first year after graduation. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Criminology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Criminology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Quality Control Analysts $53,423
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $95,957

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide Criminology Report

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