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2027 Best Criminology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

32 Colleges in the United States
1,678 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$46,695 Avg Early-Career Salary

Criminology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools to find the best for criminology students.

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Best Schools for Criminology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall criminology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Criminology

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in criminology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 criminology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $99,682 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. Get the full criminology details for University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for criminology. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 361 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $43,698 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full criminology details for University Of Maryland College Park

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Students looking for a strong criminology program will find one at University Of Delaware, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 139 criminology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminology degree from University Of Delaware earn around $35,968 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $23,685 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for University Of Delaware

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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice awarded about 224 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn a median of $33,798 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. More information about a degree in criminology from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

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University At Buffalo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University At Buffalo awarded about 116 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminology degree from University At Buffalo earn around $52,403 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232. Read more about the criminology program at University At Buffalo

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University placed #6 among the best criminology schools. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 25 criminology degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $72,601 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Read more about the criminology program at Villanova University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University landed the #7 spot for criminology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminology degree from Hofstra University earn around $35,249 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the criminology program at Hofstra University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University came in at #8 for criminology this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 42 criminology degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $48,934 in their early career. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for Saint Josephs University

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Mount Saint Mary College earned the #9 position for criminology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Newburgh. About 66% of students finish within six years. Mount Saint Mary College awarded about 13 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $65,715 in their early career. Mount Saint Mary College graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for Mount Saint Mary College

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University placed #10 among the best criminology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. About 25 criminology degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Students who receive their criminology degree from Drexel University earn around $40,229 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full criminology details for Drexel University

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Suny College At Cortland placed #11 among the best criminology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Cortland. Suny College At Cortland graduates 68% of students within six years. About 54 criminology degrees were awarded at Suny College At Cortland in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Suny College At Cortland generally make around $34,768. Suny College At Cortland graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminology from Suny College At Cortland

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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University landed the #12 spot for criminology this year. Niagara University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Niagara University. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 58 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Niagara University in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of Niagara University earn a median of $36,781 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in criminology from Niagara University

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Catholic University Of America earned the #13 position for criminology this year. Located in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. Catholic University Of America awarded about 12 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminology degree from Catholic University Of America earn around $65,120 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,771. More information about a degree in criminology from Catholic University Of America

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College landed the #14 spot for criminology this year. Le Moyne College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Le Moyne College awarded about 20 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $57,229 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full criminology program report for Le Moyne College

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College earned the #15 position for criminology this year. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Siena College awarded about 17 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Siena College generally make around $44,535. Siena College graduates carry a median of $26,656 in student loans. Get the full criminology details for Siena College

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Suny College At Old Westbury ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Old Westbury. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Old Westbury in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of Suny College At Old Westbury earn a median of $38,764 early in their careers. Suny College At Old Westbury graduates carry a median of $17,800 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for Suny College At Old Westbury

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Saint John Fisher College landed the #17 spot for criminology this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 criminology degrees were awarded at Saint John Fisher College in the most recent year. Criminology graduates of Saint John Fisher College earn a median of $33,623 early in their careers. Saint John Fisher College graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Read more about the criminology program at Saint John Fisher College

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University placed #18 among the best criminology schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Wilkes University in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $64,004 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,601 to complete this degree. Get the full criminology details for Wilkes University

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Mount St Marys University placed #19 among the best criminology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $43,230 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full criminology program report for Mount St Marys University

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham landed the #20 spot for criminology this year. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 criminology degrees were awarded at Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham in the most recent year. Criminology graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of $37,619 early in their careers. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $36,276. Typical student debt for the program is $25,990. See the full criminology program report for Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Suny College Of Technology At Canton ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Canton. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny College Of Technology At Canton awarded about 25 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Canton earn a median of $46,515 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,640 to complete this degree. Get the full criminology details for Suny College Of Technology At Canton

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Albright College
Reading, PA

Albright College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. Located in the city of Reading, Albright College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 criminology degrees were awarded at Albright College in the most recent year. Criminology graduates of Albright College earn a median of $38,075 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,958 to complete this degree. See the full criminology program report for Albright College

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Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA

Lycoming College earned the #24 position for criminology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Williamsport. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 26 criminology degrees were awarded at Lycoming College in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $40,646 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the criminology program at Lycoming College

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus landed the #25 spot for criminology this year. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Indiana. About 54% of students finish within six years. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus awarded about 131 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $41,866 in their early career. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Rest of the Top 32 Criminology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s criminology ranking:

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Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
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Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
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Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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