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 NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 47 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in criminology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,076 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,476 for all criminology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 criminology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at North Carolina State University.
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