2023 Best Criminology Schools in Missouri
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.
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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.
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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 medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Missouri State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Criminology Schools in Missouri list. Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Maryville.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Missouri State University - Springfield is a great place for criminology students. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized 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.
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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 large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminology students. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Saint Charles.
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Drury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 253 |
| Kansas | 39 |
| Iowa | 213 |
| Nebraska | 7 |
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Criminology Related Rankings by Major
Criminology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Criminology
| 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).
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