Criminology Master’s Degrees
There are 234 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Criminology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.7% of Criminology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,365 people earned theirCriminology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,003 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Criminology of $47,469 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,511 |
| 4 years | $47,469 |
| 5 years | $54,549 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Criminology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Criminology. About 71.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 224 |
| Women | 568 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 48.5% |
| Asian | 22 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 30 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 69 | 8.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 249 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Criminology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Criminology students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Irvine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 167 master's degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 151 master's degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 147 master's degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 134 master's degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Criminology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 10,365 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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