Master’s Degrees in Criminology
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 815 people earned their master's degree in criminology. This makes it the 130th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 815 |
| Graduate Certificate | 70 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 51 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in criminology is $45,594. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,626 to a high of $49,067.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in criminology is $30,672. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,050 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,165.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in criminology. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 233 |
| Women | 582 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
| White | 423 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 76 |
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in criminology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Saint Joseph's University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in criminology from St. Joe's. Of these students, 81% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lasell University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in criminology from Lasell. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Regis University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in criminology from Regis U. About 87% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in criminology from BGSU. Of these students, 73% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in criminology from UC Irvine. About 69% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in criminology from USF Tampa. Of these students, 77% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St John's University - New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,233 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in criminology from STJ. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in criminology from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Of these students, 89% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in criminology from IUP. Of these students, 63% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in criminology from Missouri State. About 79% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in criminology from Loyola New Orleans. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in criminology from Texas A&M Commerce. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stockton University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in criminology from Stockton State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The University of Tampa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,036 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in criminology from UT. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in criminology from UPenn. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,154 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in criminology from UMSL. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Niagara University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in criminology from Niagara. Of these students, 77% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma City University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in criminology from OCU.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in criminology from San Jose State. About 85% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston - Clear Lake comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in criminology from UH Clear Lake. Of these students, 90% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Criminology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 815 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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