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A career in Criminology

Further education institutions that offer degrees in Criminology within California that I recommend include:

California State University Northridge school of Sociology
Visit the Department of Sociology click here

Number of units/classes required to complete: Total credits 50-51 Units
Typical number of years/months to complete degree: 4-5 years

Summary

Quick Facts: Sociologists
2012 Median Pay	$74,960 per year $36.04 per hour
Entry-Level Education	Master’s degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation	None
On-the-job Training	None
Number of Jobs, 2012	2,600
Job Outlook, 2012-22	15% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2012-22	400

What Sociologists Do

Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that people develop.

Work Environment

Most sociologists work in research organizations, colleges and universities, state and local government, and consulting service firms. They typically work full time during regular business hours.

How to Become a Sociologist

Most sociology jobs require a master’s degree or Ph.D. Many bachelor’s degree holders will find positions in related fields, such as social services, education, or public policy.

Pay

The median annual wage for sociologists was $74,960 in May 2012.

Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 15 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. However, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 400 new jobs over the 10-year period. As a result, candidates should expect very strong competition for jobs.