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. Also, learn how Wazzu ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for criminology. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 138 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 10 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in criminology from Wazzu. This makes it the #51 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in criminology in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 163 criminology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Wazzu, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of criminology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Washington State University.
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