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Criminology Schools in Pennsylvania

203 students earned Criminology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Criminology is the 59th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 161
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 60.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 11,120 people in the state and 465,550 people in the nation working in criminology jobs.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Pennsylvania

Criminology grads earn an average of $121,470 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at St. Joe's. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,492.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Cal U grads earn an average salary of $39,114. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,634 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Saint Vincent. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

Criminology Careers in PA

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Managers 3% $116,820
Sociologists -11% $120,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Geography & Cartography 330
Economics 181
Political Science & Government 60
International Relations & Security 59
Sociology 54
Anthropology 37
Other Social Sciences 33
General Social Sciences 19

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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