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Criminology in New York

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Criminology Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 578 students earned their Criminology degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 105th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 539
Master’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.3%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in New York

16,790 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 New York

Criminology grads earn an average of $75,800 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at John Jay. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,699.

#2

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 59% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,273.

#3

Niagara University

Niagara University
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#4

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,007 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,425 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,182.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,682. 43% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. In their early career, University at Buffalo grads earn an average salary of $51,240. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,540 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. An average student at St. Bonaventure will pay a net price of $23,606. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Le Moyne College

Syracuse
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,409 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Criminology Careers in NY

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Sociologists 12% $62,680
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Anthropology 908
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

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