by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Dallas compares to other colleges that offer criminology.
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UT Dallas holds a strong position among schools offering criminology. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Criminology Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Criminology Schools in Texas | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Value Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Value Criminology Schools in Texas | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Value Criminology Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Dallas conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Criminology students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Dallas earn a median of $44,843 a year. This is lower than $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Dallas, criminology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
Read more about UT Dallas tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of criminology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of criminology master’s degree graduates at UT Dallas were Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in criminology from UT Dallas were women.
The largest share of criminology doctoral degree graduates at UT Dallas are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a doctoral in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the criminology majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.