by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCI UC Irvine. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCI UC Irvine as a strong choice for criminology, coming in at #6 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 6 of 159 |
| Best Criminology Schools in California | 2 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for criminology at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 451 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine handed out 451 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
UCI UC Irvine is among the very best schools in the country for criminology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Criminology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine earn a median of $52,969 a year. This is below $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, criminology graduates take on a median debt of $15,865 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Find out more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 25 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCI UC Irvine. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminology | 38 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Criminology | 7 |
