Top Criminology Bachelors degree Programs - 2023

A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.

While Criminology offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Criminology all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Criminology is $39,500.

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9,051
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3,521
Total Females
5,530

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    9,051

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Top Colleges for Criminology

Stockton University is a top option for students who want to study Criminology. Students can earn up to a Post masters certificate at the school. Stockton University awards around 175 Bachelors degrees to those majoring in Criminology per year. However, the University of California-Irvine and the University of Maryland-College Park are also options to consider. Take a look at the college options in the table below.

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Careers for Criminology Majors

The highest paying career for Criminology majors is Sociologists. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Criminology can prepare you for is Sociologists.

Top Paying Careers for Criminology

  1. Sociologists   (Median Wage: $92,910)

Most in Demand Careers for Criminology

  1. Sociologists
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