Best Criminology Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 14 colleges offering Criminology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 505 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $36,355 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $34,133, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in PA

$36,355

PA Avg. Earnings

$34,133

National Avg.

129

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Criminology in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (2)

$32,686

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (12)

$37,170

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,484 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Criminology Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA · Private

$33,518

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,886

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 67.9%

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.5%

Albright College

Reading, PA · Private

$36,312

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,465

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 86.2%

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA · Private

$41,007

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,491

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 74.5%

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,040

Graduates: 97

Acceptance: 74.6%

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,765

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 93.6%

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,755

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 86.4%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$32,446

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,613

Graduates: 249

Acceptance: 91.2%

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA · Private

$35,594

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,548

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 59.1%

#10

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA · Private

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,937

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 69.2%

#11

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA · Private

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA · Private

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, PA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 99.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Criminology in Pennsylvania?

Lycoming College ranks #1 for Criminology in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $33,518 within two years of graduation. There are 14 schools offering Criminology programs in the state.

How much do Criminology graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Criminology graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $36,355 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $34,133 for this major.

What is the hardest Criminology school to get into in Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania is the most selective Criminology program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 5.9%. The average acceptance rate across Criminology programs in the state is 74.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Criminology in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, private Criminology programs produce average earnings of $37,170 vs $32,686 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 12 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other $75,470 Computer Science $73,789 Industrial Engineering $72,008 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Materials Engineering $71,420 Computer Engineering $71,107 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,033

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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.