College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Value Criminology Schools in Florida

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,428 Avg Student Debt
$62,053 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Criminology Badge [Criminology](/majors/social-sciences/criminology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong criminology education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value criminology schools.

What’s on this page:

2027 Best Value Criminology Schools in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in criminology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Criminology Schools

1

For return on investment in criminology, no school beat University Of Florida Online this year. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $3,876 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the criminology program here. Criminology graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of $35,096 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.

2
University Of Florida crest
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in criminology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $35,096. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.

3

A rank of #3 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the best values for criminology. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $20,302. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $37,108. That is a strong return on a $20,302 median debt. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.

4

Barry University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value criminology schools. Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami. In-state tuition and fees average $34,350. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the criminology program here. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Barry University generally make around $44,015. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

5

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida Southern College earned it the #5 place for criminology. Located in the city of Lakeland, Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,040. Criminology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career criminology graduates make about $39,713. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

6
Flagler College St Augustine crest
Flagler College St Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value criminology schools. Flagler College St Augustine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Augustine. In-state tuition and fees average $29,900. Criminology graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. Early-career criminology graduates make about $29,240. Set against $25,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Flagler College St Augustine admits about 81% of applicants.

7

The University Of Tampa ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value criminology schools. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,408. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the criminology program here. Criminology graduates of The University Of Tampa earn a median of $37,758 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.

8
University Of Miami crest
University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #8 for value in criminology this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $16,500. Criminology graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $29,670 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 19%.

View All Criminology Rankings >

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options