by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU among the top schools in the country for criminology, placing at #32 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 32 of 159 |
| Best Criminology Schools in Arizona | 1 of 1 |
| Best Criminology Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for criminology at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 185 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
NAU is among the very best schools in the country for criminology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Criminology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU earn a median of $46,048 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, criminology students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminology | 5 |
