2023 Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Criminology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, criminology was ranked #81 in the country. In fact 11,039 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 16 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Criminology Colleges.
Top 10 Best Criminology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Gonzaga University the best school in the Far Western US Region for criminology students. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, criminology graduates from Gonzaga carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminology majors at UNR take out is $18,204. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $427, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
After completing their degree, criminology graduates from UC Irvine carry an average student debtload of $15,995. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $188, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California State University - San Marcos. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, criminology graduates from CSUSM carry an average student debtload of $15,000.
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Out of the 16 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fresno landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminology majors at Fresno State take out is $10,017.
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Washington State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminology programs. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the town of Pullman.
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Eastern Washington University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminology programs. Located in the fringe town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, criminology graduates from EWU carry an average student debtload of $18,436.
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San Jose State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminology programs. San Jose State is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose.
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Mount Saint Mary’s University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Los Angeles, MSMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminology majors at MSMU take out is $31,166.
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With a ranking of #10, University of La Verne did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminology students. ULV is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Verne.
After completing their degree, criminology graduates from ULV carry an average student debtload of $26,493. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $453.
Request InformationBest Criminology Colleges by State
Explore the best criminology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,459 |
| Washington | 289 |
| Oregon | 12 |
| Nevada | 177 |
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Criminology Related Rankings by Major
Criminology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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