by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in criminology from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. This makes it the #7 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is $16,199. This is less than $37,476, which is the national median of all criminology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce paid an average of $230 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,520 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,512 | $3,512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $6,663 | $6,663 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,285 | $6,285 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce criminology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of criminology master's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce.