Criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Criminology, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 129 criminology degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Criminology Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Criminology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 161 |
Earnings for Criminology Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’s Criminology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,997 |
| 2 years | $33,157 |
| 3 years | $37,782 |
| 4 years | $41,726 |
| 5 years | $48,173 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $41,726, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $24,187.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Criminology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 66% women (85) and 34% men (44).
Criminology Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 96 bachelor’s criminology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 65% were women (62) and 35% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 45%.*
Criminology Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 13 master’s criminology degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of Criminology master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminology Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
The Criminology program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 129 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminology Graduates
Students who finish Criminology program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Criminology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.