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Criminology at The University of Tampa

If you are interested in studying Criminology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tampa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 151 criminology degrees were granted at The University of Tampa.

Online Class Availability at The University of Tampa

Online coursework is an option at The University of Tampa. Of 11,433 students, 66 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,424 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Criminology Rankings at The University of Tampa

Use these rankings to compare The University of Tampa’s Criminology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 8
Best Value	Florida	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 33
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 161
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 8
Best Value	Florida	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 33
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 161
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 159

Earnings for Criminology Graduates from The University of Tampa

Those who finish The University of Tampa’s Criminology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,473
2 years	$29,322
3 years	$34,210
4 years	$45,871
5 years	$50,753

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Criminology graduates from The University of Tampa earn a median of $45,871, compared with $62,478 for all The University of Tampa graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Criminology graduates from The University of Tampa comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Criminology graduates at The University of Tampa, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Criminology graduates at The University of Tampa are 67% women (101) and 33% men (50).

Criminology Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tampa

Among the 132 bachelor’s criminology degrees awarded at The University of Tampa, 64% were women (85) and 36% were men (47).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tampa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	87
Hispanic / Latino	21
Black / African American	9
Asian	3
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 28% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tampa, below the national average of 45%.*

Criminology Master’s Program at The University of Tampa

Among the 19 master’s criminology degrees awarded at The University of Tampa, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology master’s degree recipients at The University of Tampa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Criminology master’s degree recipients at The University of Tampa, below the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Criminology Concentrations at The University of Tampa

The Criminology program at The University of Tampa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Criminology	151

Highest-Paying Careers for Criminology Graduates

Those who complete Criminology program at The University of Tampa pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Criminology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Remote Sensing Technicians	$99,834
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$95,957
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,449
Neuropsychologists	$83,690

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.