by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in criminology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in criminology from Missouri State. This makes it the #10 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,185 a year. This is less than $37,476, which is the national median of all criminology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, criminology students borrow a median amount of $16,360 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,152.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at Missouri State is $150 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 116 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its criminology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminology program at Missouri State make a median salary of $41,747. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,720.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in criminology from Missouri State. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.