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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in criminology from UMSL. This makes it the #16 most popular school for criminology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in criminology in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,207 a year. This is higher than $37,476, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $480 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminology from UMSL. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
Of the 8 criminology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMSL, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.