Master’s Degrees in Criminology
Education Levels of Criminology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 778 people earned their master's degree in criminology. This earns it the #130 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,285 |
| Master’s Degree | 778 |
| Basic Certificate | 272 |
| Associate Degree | 201 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Criminology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in criminology is $48,720. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,415 to a high of $54,167.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for criminology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in criminology. About 66.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 261 |
| Women | 517 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
| White | 437 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Criminology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in criminology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for criminology students seekinga master's degree is Saint Joseph's University. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in criminology from St. Joe's. Of these students, 79% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Joseph's University criminology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,720.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lasell University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in criminology from Lasell. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Lasell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
Regis University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in criminology from Regis U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in criminology at Regis University make a median salary of 48,720.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in criminology from BGSU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in criminology at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 48,720.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in criminology from UC Irvine. About 65% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Irvine criminology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,720.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in criminology from USF Tampa. About 60% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
St John's University - New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in criminology from STJ. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in criminology from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
The 9th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in criminology from IUP. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus criminology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,720.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in criminology from Missouri State. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in criminology at Missouri State University - Springfield make a median salary of 48,720.
Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in criminology from Loyola New Orleans. Of these students, 50% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola New Orleans graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
The 11th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in criminology from Texas A&M Commerce. Of these students, 46% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in criminology at Texas A&M University - Commerce make a median salary of 48,720.
The 13th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stockton University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in criminology from Stockton State. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Stockton University criminology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,720.
The University of Tampa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in criminology from UT. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in criminology at The University of Tampa make a median salary of 48,720.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in criminology from UPenn. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in criminology from UMSL. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Missouri - St Louis criminology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,720.
Niagara University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in criminology. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in criminology from Niagara. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Niagara graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminology majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in criminology from San Jose State. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
University of Houston - Clear Lake comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in criminology. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in criminology from UH Clear Lake. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UH Clear Lake graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,720.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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