by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for criminology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,816 bachelor's degrees in criminology to qualified students.
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The criminology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality criminology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for criminology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for criminology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in criminology. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from University of Pennsylvania
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in criminology needs to take a look at University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from University of Maryland - College Park
It's difficult to beat University of Delaware if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in criminology. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from University of Delaware
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in criminology. Located in the large city of New York, John Jay is a public college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Galloway.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from Stockton University
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from Villanova University
Niagara is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Niagara University.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from Niagara University
Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Lycoming is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Williamsport.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from Lycoming College
The Mount is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Emmitsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in criminology from Mount St Mary’s University
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Explore the best criminology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 539 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 509 |
| Maryland | 370 | 367 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 206 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 8 |
| Delaware | 224 | 187 |
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