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 University of West Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in criminology from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #20 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 University of West Georgia is $33,839. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,476 for all criminology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia, criminology students borrow a median amount of $23,278 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 University of West Georgia is $221 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of West Georgia paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 criminology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of West Georgia. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in criminology from University of West Georgia in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of West Georgia.