Master’s Degrees in Criminology
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Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 789 students 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 | 789 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
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 data on debt ranges for criminology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in criminology. About 67.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 259 |
| Women | 530 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
| White | 386 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 100 |
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 $47,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,144 per year. The criminology program at Saint Joseph's University awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $40,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their master's degree in criminology from Lasell. Of these students, 20% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $39,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in criminology from Regis U. About 80% of this group were women, and 43% 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 $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The criminology program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UC Irvine. Of these students, 83% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at USF Tampa. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
St John's University - New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. The criminology program at St John's University - New York awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 76% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in criminology from IUP. About 57% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The criminology program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $41,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,249 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in criminology from Loyola New Orleans. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in criminology from Texas A&M Commerce. About 65% of this group were women, and 65% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in criminology from Stockton State. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tampa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,934 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UT. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at UPenn. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. The criminology program at University of Missouri - St Louis awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in criminology from Niagara.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma City University. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to criminology majors at OCU. About 75% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in criminology from San Jose State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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. The criminology program at University of Houston - Clear Lake awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to criminology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
References
*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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