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. In addition, we cover how University of Southern Maine ranks in comparison to other schools with criminology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,726 a year. This is higher than $37,476, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine paid an average of $875 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
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Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in criminology from University of Southern Maine in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Southern Maine.
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