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2023 Best Criminology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$46,330 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Criminology Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, criminology was ranked #142 in the country. In fact 936 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Criminology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the criminology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Criminology Master's Degree Schools

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for criminology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Read full report on Criminology at University of Pennsylvania

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Criminology at University of Maryland - College Park Report

#3

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Out of the 12 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Niagara University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Niagara is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Niagara University.

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#4

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Vincent College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Latrobe, Saint Vincent is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Criminology at Saint Vincent College Report

#5

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cabrini University is a great place for criminology students working on their master’s degree. Cabrini University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Radnor.

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#6

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph’s University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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University of Delaware landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree criminology programs. UD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.

Full Criminology at University of Delaware Report

With a ranking of #8, George Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Criminology at George Washington University Report

#9

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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St John’s University - New York came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Criminology Colleges by State

Explore the best criminology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 39
Pennsylvania 203
Maryland 20
New Jersey 16
District of Columbia 4
Delaware 3

Criminology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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