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. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $34,305. 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 NC State, criminology students borrow a median amount of $21,875 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at North Carolina State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 criminology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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