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Criminology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 12 students earned their Criminology degrees in IL.

In this state, Criminology is the 182nd most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 350 people employed in jobs related to a criminology degree, compared to 465,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Illinois

Criminology grads earn an average of $86,280 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Concordia University, Chicago grads earn an average salary of $39,415. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,051.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $39,852 after graduation.

Criminology Careers in IL

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Sociologists -17% $75,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 384
General Social Sciences 185
International Relations & Security 158
Political Science & Government 156
Sociology 100
Anthropology 69
Geography & Cartography 42
Urban Studies 4

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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