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. Also, learn how St. Joe's ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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St. Joe's was ranked #15 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 #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 15 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in criminology from St. Joe’s. This makes it the #1 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 St. Joe's is $43,283. This is higher than $37,476, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Joe’s paid an average of $634 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about St. Joe’s tuition and fees.
The criminology program at St. Joe's awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
Criminology majors graduating with a master's degree from St. Joe's make a median salary of $54,585 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all criminology graduates with a master's is $48,720.
Of the 81 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminology from St. Joe's in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.