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Criminology in California

Criminology Schools in California

1,411 Criminology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Criminology is the 142nd most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 63.6%
  • White: 16.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in California

In this state, there are 67,370 people employed in jobs related to a criminology degree, compared to 465,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in California

Criminology grads earn an average of $98,560 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Most students complete their degree in 4.95 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,721. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

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Criminology Careers in CA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300

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