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Best Criminology Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 3 colleges offering Criminology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 161 recent graduates. Graduates in Georgia earn $29,241 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $34,133. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

3
Schools in GA
$29,241
GA Avg. Earnings
$34,133
National Avg.
129
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Criminology in Georgia

Public Schools (2)
$32,514
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$25,967
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Georgia produce comparable or higher early earnings for Criminology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Criminology Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.6%
#2
University of West Georgia logo

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public

$32,514
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,891
Graduates: 161
Acceptance: 49.4%
#3
Paine College logo

Paine College

Augusta, GA · Private

$25,967
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 83.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Criminology in Georgia?
Georgia Southern University ranks #1 for Criminology in Georgia with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Criminology programs in the state.
How much do Criminology graduates earn in Georgia?
Criminology graduates in Georgia earn an average of $29,241 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $34,133 for this major.
What is the hardest Criminology school to get into in Georgia?
University of West Georgia is the most selective Criminology program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 49.4%. The average acceptance rate across Criminology programs in the state is 74.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Criminology in Georgia?
In Georgia, private Criminology programs produce average earnings of $25,967 vs $32,514 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Georgia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,285 Computer Science $67,024 Computer Engineering $63,094 Civil Engineering $60,397 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $59,620 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $57,287 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,082 Computer Programming $56,767
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.