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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with criminology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in criminology from UMKC. This makes it the #34 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 49 criminology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMKC, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in criminology from UMKC. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
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