by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how IUP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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IUP was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in criminology from IUP. This makes it the #9 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in criminology in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,911 a year. This is higher than $37,476, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUP, criminology students borrow a median amount of $33,913 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,152 for all criminology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at IUP is $310 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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Of the 127 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from IUP in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
IUP does not offer an online option for its criminology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminology program at IUP make a median salary of $45,821. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,720.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminology from IUP in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.