by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Missouri State University-Springfield highly for criminology, coming in at #103 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 103 of 159 |
| Best Criminology Schools in Missouri | 3 of 8 |
| Best Criminology Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Certificate | 20 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for criminology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $41,726 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
To complete a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield, criminology graduates take on a median debt of $24,187 in student loans. This is lower than $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield handed out 20 certificate degrees in criminology.
Missouri State University-Springfield has not been ranked for criminology at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of criminology certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of criminology certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a certificate in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminology | 13 |
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