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Criminology Schools in Texas

440 Criminology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 110th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 361
Master’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.5%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Texas

There are 20,710 people in the state and 465,550 people in the nation working in criminology jobs.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Texas

In this state, criminology grads earn an average of $122,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,759 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Texas A&M San Antonio will pay a net price of $12,305. 100% of the teachers are full time.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,526.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,702 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Texas A&M Kingsville will pay a net price of $13,027.

#5

St. Mary's University

San Antonio
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,458 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,530 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. In their early career, UT Permian Basin grads earn an average salary of $46,676. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,421 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,079.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,060 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,439 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#10

McMurry University

Abilene
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,094 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at McMurray University.

Criminology Careers in TX

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Managers 15% $113,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Political Science & Government 2,757
Economics 2,206
Sociology 1,712
Anthropology 595
International Relations & Security 487
Geography & Cartography 445
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42

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