Criminology

CIP 45.0401 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

8 total including inactive

States

Across 6 states

Graduates (2024)

191

Total completions

Criminology is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 6 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Maine, New Mexico and Connecticut.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$117,580

Clinical Neuropsychologists

Job Growth

+4.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,861

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Clinical Neuropsychologists. In-state tuition ranges from $1,584 to $8,400, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 57 (29.8%)

Female: 134 (70.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 191 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Conventional

Social

research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

Are you comfortable working indoor with light physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.