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The Criminology and Criminal Justice Program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to prepare students for a range of careers in the criminal justice system. Graduates have built successful careers in law enforcement, child protective services, juvenile justice and as lawyers, researchers, teachers and professors.

Our faculty includes leading scholars and criminologists with industry experience who regularly publish in academic journals and have been honored with numerous teaching and academic awards. With a strong focus on research, the program provides opportunities for students to work with faculty on projects ranging from violence prevention in schools to policing to community corrections and white-collar crime. Students also can gain valuable experience through internships and by participating in student organizations. The University’s The Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center helps students prepare for acceptance into law school, with many attending Top 20 schools.

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Pie Charts showing the data of Real UTD Criminology PhD Alumni. Left pie chart shows median salaries. -99K is 5.1%. 0-109K is 66.7%. 0K+ is 28.2%. Right pie chart shows job sector placements. 5.1% Government and 94.9% for Academia.
Pie Charts showing the data of Real UTD Criminology PhD Alumni. Left pie chart shows median salaries. $70-99K is 5.1%. $100-109K is 66.7%. $110K+ is 28.2%. Right pie chart shows job sector placements. 5.1% Government and 94.9% for Academia.
Pie Charts showing the data of Real UTD Criminology PhD Alumni. Left pie chart shows median salaries. $70-99K is 5.1%. $100-109K is 66.7%. $110K+ is 28.2%. Right pie chart shows job sector placements. 5.1% Government and 94.9% for Academia.

Undergrad Fast Facts

Criminology Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences. >,990 is the 2022 median salary For Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement post-secondary teachers. ,970 is the 2020 median salary For first-line supervisors of police and detectives. ,160 is the 2020 median salary for police. The data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. WHY CRIMINOLOGY? Pursue your passion with confidence! FASTER THAN AVERAGE JOB OUTLOOK GROWTH. HIGH JOB SECURITY AND STABILITY. EVER-EVOLVING INDUSTRY. Experience a rewarding career while helping others. Job titles include: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR CRIMINAL PROFILER DATA ANALYST DETECTIVE FIELD INVESTIGATOR INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST PARALEGAL POLICE OFFICER POLICY ANALYST PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SOCIAL WORKER VICTIM ADVOCATE & MORE! Real utd alumni employers include: DALLAS COUNTY DA OFFICE TX DEPT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES DALLAS CASA UTD grads earn more than their UT Arlington counterparts 5 years out With less student loan debt on average. Data is from UTseek. @UTDEPPS
Criminology Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences. >$64,990 is the 2022 median salary For Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement post-secondary teachers. $92,970 is the 2020 median salary For first-line supervisors of police and detectives. $69,160 is the 2020 median salary for police. The data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. WHY CRIMINOLOGY? Pursue your passion with confidence! FASTER THAN AVERAGE JOB OUTLOOK GROWTH. HIGH JOB SECURITY AND STABILITY. EVER-EVOLVING INDUSTRY. Experience a rewarding career while helping others. Job titles include: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR CRIMINAL PROFILER DATA ANALYST DETECTIVE FIELD INVESTIGATOR INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST PARALEGAL POLICE OFFICER POLICY ANALYST PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SOCIAL WORKER VICTIM ADVOCATE & MORE! Real utd alumni employers include: DALLAS COUNTY DA OFFICE TX DEPT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES DALLAS CASA UTD grads earn more than their UT Arlington counterparts 5 years out With less student loan debt on average. Data is from UTseek. @UTDEPPS
Criminology Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences. >$64,990 is the 2022 median salary For Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement post-secondary teachers. $92,970 is the 2020 median salary For first-line supervisors of police and detectives. $69,160 is the 2020 median salary for police. The data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. WHY CRIMINOLOGY? Pursue your passion with confidence! FASTER THAN AVERAGE JOB OUTLOOK GROWTH. HIGH JOB SECURITY AND STABILITY. EVER-EVOLVING INDUSTRY. Experience a rewarding career while helping others. Job titles include: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR CRIMINAL PROFILER DATA ANALYST DETECTIVE FIELD INVESTIGATOR INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST PARALEGAL POLICE OFFICER POLICY ANALYST PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SOCIAL WORKER VICTIM ADVOCATE & MORE! Real utd alumni employers include: DALLAS COUNTY DA OFFICE TX DEPT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES DALLAS CASA UTD grads earn more than their UT Arlington counterparts 5 years out With less student loan debt on average. Data is from UTseek. @UTDEPPS

Master’s Fast Facts

Master of Science in criminology. Fast Facts with UT Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences ,273 is the UTD Median Salary (Average age 35). 5% Growth OF EMPLOYMENT. Data is from STEPPINGBLOCKS VIA LINKED. (BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) #3 BEST CRIMINOLOGY SCHOOL IN TEXAS. Data by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS: Addison Police Department American Bar Association Baker Tilly Blue Chip Financial Booz Allen Hamilton Center for Crime and Justice Students Job Titles include: Behavioral Health Counselor Captain Investigator Police Officer Attorney Cyber Security Specialist Asylum Officer LEARN MORE by scanning the QR code. DID YOU KNOW? High job security and stability are inherent to the criminology field due to its dynamic nature and broad range of employment opportunities across diverse sectors. @UTDEPPS
Master of Science in criminology. Fast Facts with UT Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences $81,273 is the UTD Median Salary (Average age 35). 5% Growth OF EMPLOYMENT. Data is from STEPPINGBLOCKS VIA LINKED. (BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) #3 BEST CRIMINOLOGY SCHOOL IN TEXAS. Data by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS: Addison Police Department American Bar Association Baker Tilly Blue Chip Financial Booz Allen Hamilton Center for Crime and Justice Students Job Titles include: Behavioral Health Counselor Captain Investigator Police Officer Attorney Cyber Security Specialist Asylum Officer LEARN MORE by scanning the QR code. DID YOU KNOW? High job security and stability are inherent to the criminology field due to its dynamic nature and broad range of employment opportunities across diverse sectors. @UTDEPPS
Master of Science in criminology. Fast Facts with UT Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences $81,273 is the UTD Median Salary (Average age 35). 5% Growth OF EMPLOYMENT. Data is from STEPPINGBLOCKS VIA LINKED. (BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) #3 BEST CRIMINOLOGY SCHOOL IN TEXAS. Data by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS: Addison Police Department American Bar Association Baker Tilly Blue Chip Financial Booz Allen Hamilton Center for Crime and Justice Students Job Titles include: Behavioral Health Counselor Captain Investigator Police Officer Attorney Cyber Security Specialist Asylum Officer LEARN MORE by scanning the QR code. DID YOU KNOW? High job security and stability are inherent to the criminology field due to its dynamic nature and broad range of employment opportunities across diverse sectors. @UTDEPPS

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