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Criminology Schools in Missouri

373 Criminology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Criminology major is the 52nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Missouri

Criminology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 314
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a criminology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminology majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 3,980 people employed in jobs related to a criminology degree, compared to 465,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Missouri

Criminology grads earn an average of $97,820 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,718. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,232. 59% of the teachers are full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,977 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster.

#5

Avila University

Kansas City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,414 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,057. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Northwest. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,925. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,446 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

In their early career, Lindenwood University grads earn an average salary of $40,434. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Drury University

Springfield
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,347 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,920 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,200 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,150. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Criminology Careers in MO

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Managers 10% $93,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminology.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Political Science & Government 574
Economics 420
Sociology 296
Anthropology 205
Geography & Cartography 114
International Relations & Security 88
General Social Sciences 47
Archeology 14

View all majors related to Criminology

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