by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Valpo ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,653 a year. This is less than $37,476, which is the national median of all criminology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from Valpo in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Valpo does not offer an online option for its criminology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Valpo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Valparaiso University.
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