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. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminology majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 7 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,780 a year. This is higher than $37,476, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, criminology students borrow a median amount of $30,748 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,152 for all criminology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at UMN Twin Cities is $257 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminology from UMN Twin Cities. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
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