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2023 Best Criminology Schools in Florida

8 Colleges
$31,570 Avg Salary
$22,865 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Criminology School for You

With 933 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, criminology is the #52 most popular major in Florida.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Criminology Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Criminology Schools in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best Criminology Colleges.

Top Florida Schools in Criminology

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the best school in Florida for criminology students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, criminology graduates from UF take out $18,939 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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#2

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL

Out of the 8 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Southern College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Florida Southern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland.

After completing their degree, criminology graduates from Florida Southern 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 South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Criminology Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that criminology majors at USF Tampa take out is $22,424. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $227.

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#4

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

Out of the 8 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida-Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. UF Online is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

On average, criminology graduates from UF Online take out $18,939 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

Out of the 8 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the # 5 spot on the list. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Coral Gables.

While working on their degree, criminology majors at U Miami accumulate an average of around $18,500 in student debt.

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#6

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College - St Augustine came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminology Schools in Florida ranking. Flagler St. Augustine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Saint Augustine.

On average, criminology graduates from Flagler St. Augustine take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The University of Tampa landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminology programs. Located in the city of Tampa, UT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Criminology majors at UT take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $661.

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#8

Barry University

Miami, FL

With a ranking of #8, Barry University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminology students. Located in the large suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, criminology graduates from Barry University take out $31,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Criminology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Criminology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 321
Virginia 302
North Carolina 209
Tennessee 13
Kentucky 81
South Carolina 127
Louisiana 56
Arkansas 110
Alabama 271
Mississippi 70
West Virginia 151

One of 12 majors within the area of study, criminology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 8 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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