Study Criminology in North America
502 programmes in criminology at 228 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,292 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 17,600 USD and 38,176 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Criminology programmes
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Criminology in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 306 | 17,600 USD | 26,292 USD | 38,176 USD |
| Master's | 105 | 16,212 USD | 23,202 USD | 31,589 USD |
| PhD | 12 | 29,232 USD | 30,612 USD | 35,935 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within criminology
Criminal Justice 413 Criminology 89
Universities for criminology in North America
Study Criminology in North America: common questions
- How many criminology programmes are there in North America?
- 502 criminology programmes at 228 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a criminology degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in criminology in North America is 26,292 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 17,600 USD and 38,176 USD per year.
- Can I study criminology in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the criminology programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (502 of 502).
- Are any of these criminology programmes available online?
- 61 of the 502 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for criminology in North America?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 23,202 USD per year, against 26,292 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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