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 University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in criminology, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $646 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $390 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,596 | $15,500 |
| Fees | $2,265 | $2,265 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,296 | $12,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,520 | $2,520 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of Akron Main Campus in Criminology walked away with an average of $29,000 in student debt. That is 24% higher than the national average of $23,325.
criminology who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Akron Main Campus make an average of $33,993 a year during the early days of their career. That is 9% higher than the national average of $31,254.
Online degrees for the University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in criminology in 2019-2020, 43.8% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 60.2%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in criminology at University of Akron Main Campus in 2019-2020, 18.8% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Criminology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 16 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
*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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