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Criminology in Pennsylvania

Criminology Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Criminology Grads in Pennsylvania

28,910 people in the state and 736,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Criminology.

Criminology Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Criminology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Criminology grad in the state is $127,147, compared to a typical salary of $139,346 nationwide.

Criminology Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 18 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,364 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,005 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,776 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#5

Lycoming College

Williamsport

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,613 a year. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,886 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Cedar Crest College

Allentown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,645 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,712 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,004 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Arcadia University

Glenside

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,515 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#14

Geneva College

Beaver Falls

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,391 in their first year after graduation. 81% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $33,610 a year.

#15

Albright College

Reading

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,646 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 63% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

Chatham University

Pittsburgh

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,270 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $5,880 a year in tuition.

#18

Carlow University

Pittsburgh

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $60,011 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Criminology Careers in PA

Some of the careers Criminology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Clinical Neuropsychologists 9% $57,643
Neuropsychologists 7% $83,690
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Psychologists, All Other 4% $73,521
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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