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About Criminology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.

While Criminology offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Criminology all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in Indiana. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Criminology is $39,500.

Popularity of Criminology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Criminology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Criminology, include Life, Physical Social Science Technicians, All Other, which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Managers, All Other. The most available position for Criminology majors is Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Criminology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Criminology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
225
Female Students
139 (61%)
Male Students
86 (38%)
White (102, 45%)
Hispanic or Latino (73, 32%)
Black or African American (31, 14%)
Asian (9, 4%)
Two or more races (5, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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