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Criminology Schools in Pennsylvania

713 students earned Criminology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 509
Master’s Degree 161
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Pennsylvania

11,120 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, criminology grads earn an average of $121,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,634 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,828.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,613 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,927. 87% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,634 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Cabrini University will pay a net price of $21,020. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#7

Lycoming College

Williamsport
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,065 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,559 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Arcadia University

Glenside
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Arcadia. 100% of students get financical aid.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

In their early career, Cal U grads earn an average salary of $39,114. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Criminology Careers in PA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Managers 3% $116,820
Sociologists -11% $120,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Economics 2,416
Political Science & Government 2,080
Sociology 867
International Relations & Security 535
Geography & Cartography 495
Anthropology 349
General Social Sciences 265
Other Social Sciences 127

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