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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Gonzaga ranks in comparison to other schools with criminology programs.
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Gonzaga was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,393 a year. This is higher than $33,551, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gonzaga, criminology students borrow a median amount of $20,994 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Learn about other programs related to Criminology that might interest you.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Gonzaga University.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminology from Gonzaga in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
