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Criminology Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 81 students earned their Criminology degrees in CA.

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 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

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: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.1%
  • White: 28.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. This public school has an average net price of $12,209.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,542. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
Sociologists 0% $97,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Anthropology 193
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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