Doctor’s Degrees in Criminology
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students earned their doctor's degree in criminology. This makes it the 139th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 789 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in criminology. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in criminology. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
University of California - Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The criminology program at University of California - Irvine awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UT Dallas. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at ASU - Tempe.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from Wazzu. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UF.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UofSC. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UMCP.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Penn State University Park.
The 9th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from UMSL.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from IUP.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in criminology from USF Tampa.
The 12th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. The criminology program at Old Dominion University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. The criminology program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Delaware is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UD.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminology that offer doctor’s degrees.
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| Economics | 1,248 |
| Political Science & Government | 654 |
| Sociology | 577 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Geography & Cartography | 249 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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