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Criminology Schools in Washington

289 students earned Criminology degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 65th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 282
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 11,360 people employed in jobs related to a criminology degree, compared to 465,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Washington

In this state, criminology grads earn an average of $74,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,093 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,800 after graduation. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,373 a year. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 70% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,192 after earning their degree at this institution.

Criminology Careers in WA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Sociologists 8% $75,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Political Science & Government 984
Economics 713
Sociology 650
General Social Sciences 518
Anthropology 232
Geography & Cartography 218
International Relations & Security 64
Other Social Sciences 61

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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