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 URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, criminology students borrow a median amount of $19,600 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 University of Rhode Island.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of criminology bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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