by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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UA was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for criminology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in criminology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in criminology from UA. This makes it the #24 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 260 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminology from UA in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UA criminology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in criminology from UA. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at The University of Alabama.
More about our data sources and methodologies.