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Study criminology in the USA

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What types of criminology degrees can you study in the USA?

There are a number of criminology sub-disciplines or specializations you can study if you’re interested in a specific area of the subject. Some common types of criminology programs you could study include:

  • Penology
  • Criminal justice
  • Biocriminology
  • Criminalistics
  • Forensic science
  • Policing

Criminology programs are often offered combined with another subject, for example criminology and psychology or criminology and sociology. This means it’s possible to study criminology while focussing on a specific area and subject.

Top criminology programs in the USA

What are the top Criminology Undergraduate programs in the USA?

Bachelor's in criminology in the USA

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    Criminal Justice and Human Security: Criminology - BA University of Bridgeport, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    35,760 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Criminology - BA Louisiana State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,700 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Criminology - BA Drury University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    32,500 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    June, August, December, January
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    Criminology - BSc University of Utah, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    33,190 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, August
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    Criminology - BA Cleveland State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,652 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, May
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Certificate in criminology in the USA

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    Criminology - Cert University of Utah, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    33,190 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, August
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What are the top Criminology Graduate programs in the USA?

Master's in criminology in the USA

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    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MSc Florida Atlantic University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August
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    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MSc California State University, Long Beach, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,658 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Social Work, Criminology and Criminal Justice - Dual MCCJ/MSW University of Nebraska Omaha, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,281 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, May
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    Justice, Law and Criminology: Jurisprudence & Social Thought - MSc American University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    34,596 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Social Science: Criminology - MSc Troy University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,100 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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Doctorate in criminology in the USA

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    Criminology and Criminal Justice - PhD University of Nebraska Omaha, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,281 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, May
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Student reviews for criminology in the USA

  • Ryan Peddle
    New Zealand
    Overall experience 5 stars
    Academic
    5 stars
    University social
    3 stars
    Accommodation
    3 stars
    University facilities
    3 stars
    Mount Aloysius College Criminology
    Tell us about studying criminology in the USA
    Education has been great to this date. I really like my teachers and feel they really do care about their students. Additionally, the resources given have been good as well as the workload.