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Criminology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 243 students earned their Criminology degrees in IL.

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 231
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Master’s Degree 4
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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.5%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This public school has an average net price of $16,285.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,382 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#4

Dominican University

River Forest
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Dominican U will pay a net price of $18,645. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

An average student at Concordia University, Chicago will pay a net price of $17,051. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Illinois College

Jacksonville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $24,103. In their early career, Rockford grads earn an average salary of $40,823.

Criminology Careers in IL

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Sociologists -17% $75,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
Sociology 841
International Relations & Security 389
Anthropology 288
General Social Sciences 196
Geography & Cartography 191
Sociology & Anthropology 44

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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