by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Criminology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Criminology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Cleveland State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in criminology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cleveland State University was $665 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $466 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,185 | $15,952 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,990 | $12,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,470 | $3,470 |
Learn more about Cleveland State University tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Cleveland State University in Criminology walked away with an average of $29,771 in student debt. That is 28% higher than the national average of $23,325.
The median early career salary of criminology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University is $35,416 per year. That is 13% higher than the national average of $31,254.
Online degrees for the Cleveland State University criminology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
About 63.2% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in criminology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 60.2%.
Around 28.9% of criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Criminology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 76 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 16 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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