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2023 Most Popular Criminology Associate Degree Schools

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$26,865 Avg Salary
$22,569 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Criminology Associate Degree School for You

Criminology is the #81 most popular major in the country with 11,039 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Criminology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Criminology program at each school on the list.

Check out the criminology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University Global the most popular school in the United States for criminology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in criminology at the school are women while 34% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminology majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $25,316 in student debt.

Full Criminology at Purdue University Global Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Central New Mexico Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular criminology schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 81 students majoring in criminology at CNM, 25% are male and 75% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, criminology graduates from CNM carry an average student debt load of $13,594.

Full Criminology at Central New Mexico Community College Report

#3

Paris Junior College

Paris, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Paris Junior College is a great place for criminology students working on their associate degree. Paris Junior College is a small public school located in the remote town of Paris.

Of the 17 students majoring in criminology at Paris Junior College, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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Out of the 10 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Wharton County Junior College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 57% of the criminology majors at the school.

Full Criminology at Wharton County Junior College Report

#5

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Upper Iowa University is a great place for criminology students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the criminology majors at the school.

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Missouri State University - West Plains ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Criminology Associate Degree Schools list. Missouri State West Plains is a small public school located in the remote town of West Plains.

About 50% of the students majoring in criminology at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#7

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR

Arkansas Northeastern College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminology programs. Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public school located in the rural area of Blytheville.

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With a ranking of #7, Westmoreland County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminology students working on their associate degree. Westmoreland College is a small public school located in the rural area of Youngwood.

Read full report on Criminology at Westmoreland County Community College

With a ranking of #9, Central Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminology students working on their associate degree. Central Maine Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Auburn.

Full Criminology at Central Maine Community College Report

#9

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX

LeTourneau University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminology programs. Located in the city of Longview, LETU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Criminology by Region

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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Criminology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Criminology

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 10 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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