by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at UPenn was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 138% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in criminology from UPenn. This makes it the #14 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's criminology program at UPenn make a median salary of $50,778. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminology graduates with a master's is $45,594.
Learn about other programs related to Criminology that might interest you.
Gain a solid foundation in the American justice system, criminal law and social science when you earn your associate degree in criminal justice online from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Navigating today's complex criminal justice system takes a great communicator with real–world perspective. The goal of SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is to get you there. You'll learn from professionals across all disciplines who bring their experience to the classroom.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Pennsylvania.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of criminology bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of criminology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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