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 UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 32 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $43,914. This is higher than $37,476, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at UNI is $181 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of criminology bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Northern Iowa.
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