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, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminology majors, UPenn came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 4 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in criminology from UPenn. This makes it the #14 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 criminology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPenn. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminology from UPenn in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Pennsylvania.
More about our data sources and methodologies.