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Criminology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 55 students earned their Criminology degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 131st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.7%
  • White: 30.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 20,710 people employed in jobs related to a criminology degree, compared to 465,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Texas

Criminology grads earn an average of $122,130 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Texas that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Texas A&M Commerce will pay a net price of $13,515. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,027. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Criminology Careers in TX

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Managers 15% $113,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Economics 350
International Relations & Security 314
Sociology 172
Political Science & Government 143
Geography & Cartography 124
Anthropology 82
Archeology 10
General Social Sciences 7

View all majors related to Criminology

View Nationwide Criminology Report

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