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Criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield
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.

Criminology earnings compared with all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

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).

Missouri State University-Springfield gender breakdown of Criminology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Criminology majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

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).

Missouri State University-Springfield gender breakdown of Criminology Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminology majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

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

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