Criminology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Criminology is offered at 234 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Criminology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,365 degrees were awarded toCriminology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,003 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Criminology of $47,469 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,511 |
| 4 years | $47,469 |
| 5 years | $54,549 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Criminology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Criminology. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 73 |
| Women | 168 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 | 39.0% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 249 colleges that offer a associate degree in Criminology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Criminology students seeking a associate degree is University of California-Irvine. This school awarded 496 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 455 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 190 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 176 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 169 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 151 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 147 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Criminology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Criminology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Criminology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Criminology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 10,365 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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