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Criminology in Virginia

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Criminology Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 302 students earned their Criminology degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 77th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 300
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 33.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Virginia

17,280 people in the state and 465,550 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminology.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Virginia

Criminology grads earn an average of $134,500 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $17,204. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,516 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 40% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,736.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,134. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,554 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,551. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

Criminology Careers in VA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Managers 11% $130,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Political Science & Government 1,786
General Social Sciences 1,592
Economics 1,329
International Relations & Security 1,122
Sociology 937
Geography & Cartography 233
Anthropology 219
Urban Studies 81

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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