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#1 #1 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,858
#2 #2 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Lasell University Newton, MA At Lasell University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication, General, Criminology, Psychology, and General. In fact, Lasell University grants 32 degrees every year to Communication, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $64,057
#3 #3 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 79 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,403
#4 #4 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 355 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,687
#5 #5 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,410
#6 #6 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Thomas College Waterville, ME At Thomas College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Accounting. In fact, Thomas College awards 21 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 800–1,010 Median Starting Salary $61,059
#7 #7 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $62,822
#8 #8 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,577
#9 #9 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,525
#10 #10 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Annually, Saint Vincent College grants about 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $63,257
#11 #11 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA At Cedar Crest College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Cedar Crest College grants 95 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,413
#12 #12 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,211
#13 #13 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 250 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,967
#14 #14 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. West Liberty University West Liberty, WV At West Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $60,235
#15 #15 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,817
#16 #16 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,960
#17 #17 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 115 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,957
#18 #18 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Construction Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Indiana State University grants 115 degrees every year to Construction Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,723
#19 #19 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,397
#20 #20 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,186
#21 #21 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the most popular majors students study are Biomedical Sciences, General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 770–1,020 Median Starting Salary $54,100
#22 #22 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,880
#23 #23 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,432
#24 #24 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Niagara University Niagara University, NY At Niagara University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Niagara University grants 170 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 650–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,208
#25 #25 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 167 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Criminology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $62,346
#26 #26 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 275 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,087
#27 #27 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,937
#28 #28 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,051
#29 #29 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD At the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $58,715
#30 #30 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,752
#31 #31 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,635
#32 #32 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,051
#33 #33 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 186 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,746
#34 #34 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,323
#35 #35 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,657
#36 #36 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,241
#37 #37 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,907
#38 #38 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Tiffin University Tiffin, OH At Tiffin University, the most popular majors students pursue are Forensic Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Tiffin University awards 44 degrees per year to graduating Forensic Psychology students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 860–1,120 Median Starting Salary $59,598
#39 #39 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX At Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, Education, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 65 degrees every year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,367
#40 #40 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $58,186
#41 #41 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 273 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,229
#42 #42 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 149 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,270
#43 #43 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,969
#44 #44 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,885
#45 #45 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 513 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,697
#46 #46 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,608
#47 #47 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Delaware State University Dover, DE At Delaware State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,070 Median Starting Salary $60,160
#48 #48 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $55,090
#49 #49 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,183
#50 #50 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,388
#51 #51 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 790–1,070 Median Starting Salary $54,493
#52 #52 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Annually, Western Oregon University awards around 144 degrees to students majoring in Education, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,672
#53 #53 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Virginia Union University Richmond, VA Annually, Virginia Union University grants about 12 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,000 Median Starting Salary $57,572
#54 #54 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Annually, the University of the Southwest awards around 12 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $59,568
#55 #55 Best College for Criminology in the U.S. Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA At Alliant International University-San Diego, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Information Technology, Psychology, and......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
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About Criminology

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 Masters degree level has the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Criminology is $39,500.

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Some top careers related to Criminology, include Psychologists, All Other and Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Managers, All Other. the most available position for Criminology majors is Managers, All Other.

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Total Students

767

Female Students

507 (66%)

Male Students

260 (33%)

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#1 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

86%

61

1,140–1,330

$66,858

#2 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

93%

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1,020–1,260

$64,057

#3 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

93%

16

1,050–1,240

$60,403

#4 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

89%

16

1,040–1,230

$59,687

#5 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

86%

32

1,090–1,310

$57,410

#6 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

97%

14

800–1,010

$61,059

#7 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

81%

50

1,040–1,240

$62,822

#8 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

29%

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1,240–1,440

$53,577

#9 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

45%

25

1,400–1,540

$57,525

#10 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

62%

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#11 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

99%

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980–1,210

$58,413

#12 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

43%

45

1,150–1,330

$54,211

#13 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

83%

18

1,160–1,340

$58,967

#14 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

72%

9

920–1,150

$60,235

#15 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

5%

9

1,500–1,570

$51,817

#16 Best College for Criminology in the U.S.

36%

16

1,100–1,320