Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has 2 criminology schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in criminology. Philadelphia has a total population of 1,517,550 and a student population of 155,086. Of these students, 32,936 are enrolled in schools that offer criminology programs.
Saint Joseph's University is the largest criminology school in Philadelphia, based on student population. In 2010, Saint Joseph's University graduated approximately 134 students from its criminology program.
A reported 169 students graduated with credentials in criminology in Philadelphia in 2010. In 2009 tuition at criminology schools in Philadelphia was $36,530 per year, on average.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,295 for criminology related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $11,295 per year, on average, for room and board at Philadelphia-based criminology schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $0.
Many criminology graduates choose to work as criminologists after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Philadelphia, your job prospects are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 2 criminologists in Pennsylvania were working in the greater Philadelphia area. By the year 2018, the number of criminologists is expected to increase by 15% in Philadelphia. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for criminologists.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a criminologist in Philadelphia is $71,630 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for criminologists.
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University of Pennsylvania
Address:
1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6303
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Saint Joseph's University
Address:
5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate