2023 Most Popular Criminology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Criminology Bachelor's Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Criminology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Criminology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Criminology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Criminology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of California - Irvine to be the most popular school for criminology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
Women make up 69% of the criminology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that criminology majors at UC Irvine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,470. 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 be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fresno. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in criminology at the school are women while 46% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means California State University - San Marcos is a great place for criminology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 56% of the criminology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that criminology majors at CSUSM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,650.
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Out of the 18 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the town of Pullman.
Of the 180 students majoring in criminology at Wazzu, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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Out of the 18 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Reno landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public college with a very large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in criminology at the school are women while 40% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminology majors at UNR accumulate an average of around $20,171 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $427, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Eastern Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in criminology at the school are women while 43% are male.
On average, criminology graduates from EWU take out $19,756 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of La Verne landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree criminology programs. ULV is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Verne.
Women make up 67% of the criminology majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $453.
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California Lutheran University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree criminology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Thousand Oaks, CLU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 53 students majoring in criminology at CLU, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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Humboldt State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 49 students majoring in criminology at Humboldt State University, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree criminology programs. Located in the large suburb of Pomona, Cal Poly Pomona is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 58% of the criminology majors at the school.
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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 |
Majors Related to Criminology
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 18 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.