by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 134 criminology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WVU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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