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2023 Best Criminology Schools in Missouri

7 Colleges
$34,695 Avg Salary
$24,105 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Criminology School for You

With 370 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, criminology is the #52 most popular major in Missouri.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Criminology Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Criminology Schools in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best for criminology majors pursuing a .

Top Missouri Schools in Criminology

Our analysis found University of Missouri - St Louis to be the best school for criminology students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

While working on their degree, criminology majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $24,600 in student debt.

Full Criminology at University of Missouri - St Louis Report

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Criminology Schools in Missouri list. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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The excellent programs at Northwest Missouri State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminology schools in Missouri. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.

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Out of the 7 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the # 4 spot on the list. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

While working on their degree, criminology majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $24,332 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.

Full Criminology at Missouri State University - Springfield Report

Out of the 7 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a large student population.

Read full report on Criminology at University of Missouri - Kansas City

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminology programs. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.

Full Criminology at Lindenwood University Report

#7

Drury University

Springfield, MO

Drury University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminology Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Criminology at Drury University

Best Criminology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Criminology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 253
Kansas 39
Iowa 213
Nebraska 7

Criminology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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