by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how VUU compares to other colleges that offer criminology.
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VUU ranks competitively among schools offering criminology. More specifically it was ranked #143 out of 145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Union University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Criminology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VUU earn a median of $38,384 a year. This is below $41,192, the median for all majors at VUU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VUU, criminology students borrow a median amount of $31,450 in student loans. This is higher than $30,593, the typical median for all majors at VUU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,530 | $12,630 |
| Fees | $5,200 | $5,200 |
Read more about VUU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at VUU were Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Union University with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of criminology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of criminology master’s degree graduates at VUU are Black or African American. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Union University with a master’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the criminology majors at Virginia Union University.