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2024 Best Criminology Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in Massachusetts
300 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$37,704 Avg Early-Career Salary
Criminology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #80 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Criminology Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 300 degrees in criminology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Criminology School

Best Criminology Schools in Massachusetts The criminology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Criminology rankings. For our Best Overall Criminology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Criminology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Criminology
Master's Degrees in Criminology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Criminology Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Criminology in Massachusetts

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the criminology degree levels they offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Criminology

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Lasell University
Newton, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Criminology Degrees Awarded
22.9% Growth in Graduates

Lasell University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in criminology. Located in the city of Newton, Lasell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #624 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Lasell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 96 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Lasell in the most recent data year. Those criminology students who get their degree from Lasell University earn $3,813 more than the average criminology grad.

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$40,224 Median Starting Salary

Stonehill College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in criminology. Stonehill is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Easton. A Best Colleges rank of #564 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stonehill is a great college overall.

There were about 44 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill in the most recent data year. Those criminology students who get their degree from Stonehill College receive $2,520 more than the standard criminology student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$36,031 Median Starting Salary

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in criminology. Located in the medium-sized suburb of North Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 41st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 80 criminology students who graduated with this degree at UMass Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, criminology degree recipients typically make an average of $36,031 in their early careers.

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Assumption University
Worcester, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$33,843 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Assumption University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in criminology. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Assumption is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 50th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 17 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Assumption in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the criminology program report average early career income of $33,843.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$36,904 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 38th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 52 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Framingham State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the criminology program report average early career earnings of $36,904.

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Best Criminology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Criminology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 241 179
New Hampshire 210 119
Maine 202 33
Rhode Island 200 115
Vermont 194 1

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Criminology Concentrations

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Criminology 300

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