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25 PhD programmes in Criminology in North America
University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)
Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas will prepare students for research, teaching, and professional employment at universities, research institutes, and criminal justice related agencies — including, governmental agencies, related non-profit agencies, public policy institutes, and the private sector.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$26,368/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Criminology
The highly interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania combines the traditional concerns of criminologists with concepts, theories, and empirical research from a wide variety of academic disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$44,792/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,2(19)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology, Law, and Justice
The Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice (CLJ) at University of Illinois at Chicago is an interdisciplinary department with Master's, PhD, and undergraduate programs at Chicago’s only urban, public research university.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(89)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide Criminology
Criminology is devoted to the scientific analysis of crime, justice and social control. This PhD program is offered at the University of Ottawa.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,539/yr
University of South Florida4,3(45)
Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology
Criminology is defined as the interdisciplinary scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the social control of crime. The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida provides a scientific, philosophical, and humanistic approach to the understanding of these subjects in contemporary society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,4(40)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Criminology
Pennsylvania State University’s Criminology graduate program is one of the nation’s top programs in criminology and criminal justice.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$58,500/full
Ontario Tech University4,2(27)
Oshawa, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Criminology and Social Justice
The PhD in Criminology and Social Justice at Ontario Tech University combines disciplinary and specialized study in Criminology, study in qualitative research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings.
Ph.D. Full-time Blended
4 years$14,049/yr
Simon Fraser University4,1(96)
Burnaby, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology
The School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of master of arts and doctor of philosophy that are designed for, but not restricted to, individuals graduating with a bachelors or masters degree in criminology, or students with a background in one or more of the behavioral or social sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$3,150/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(88)
Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Psychology - Legal Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Legal Psychology at Florida International University focuses on issues such as witness memory, interrogations, investigative interviewing, lineups, deception detection and juror decision-making.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$18,030/yr
University of Delaware4,0(37)
Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware offers a doctor of philosophy degree program in both Sociology and Criminology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$12,276/yr
University of Florida4,3(102)
Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Criminology, Law and Society
The Criminology, Law and Society graduate program at University of Florida has two areas of special emphasis: crime and justice, and law and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
Florida State University4,4(380)
Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
Considered the best Criminology and Criminal Justice doctoral program in the country as evidenced by multiple articles in The Journal of Criminal Justice Education, the Florida State University College of Criminology offers you the opportunity to be part of an intellectual community and learn from the most productive scholars in the country.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Toronto4,1(303)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
The primary aim of the graduate program at the University of Toronto Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies is to provide students with opportunities for advanced multi‑disciplinary study and supervised research experience in the areas of crime, the administration of criminal justice, and social studies of law and regulation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,552/yr
Northeastern University4,4(78)
Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology and Justice Policy
Embark on an enlightening academic journey at Northeastern University's Criminology and Justice Policy Doctoral Program.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,250/yr
University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(2)
Lowell, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The doctoral degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented degree designed to provide a theoretically grounded, methodologically sophisticated and statistically rigorous education.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,250/yr
Arizona State University4,3(238)
Mesa, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University offers an on-campus program of coursework and research leading to the PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
University of Missouri–St. Louis3,5(4)
Saint Louis, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The doctoral Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Missouri–St. Louis is designed to provide students with a command of criminological knowledge and analytical skills.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$24,150/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(6)
Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina offers a program of coursework and research leading to the Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
Binghamton University4,1(57)
Binghamton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Community Research and Action
Become a leader in researching solutions for today’s most critical social issues! The PhD program in Community Research and Action at Binghamton University prepares students for rewarding academic or policy-related careers conducting high-quality, impactful scholarship.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$24,500/yr
University of Maryland4,1(14)
College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Criminology and Criminal Justice PhD program at the University of Maryland is intended to prepare students for research, teaching and professional employment in operational agencies within the field of criminal justice.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$9,390/yr