by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Criminology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Criminology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Missouri State University - Springfield. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in criminology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology & Crime Analysis
Track and understand criminal behavior by earning a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminology & Crime Analysis.
Navigating today's complex criminal justice system takes a great communicator with real–world perspective. The goal of SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is to get you there. You'll learn from professionals across all disciplines who bring their experience to the classroom.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $517 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $228 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,840 | $15,510 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $1,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,284 | $9,284 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,184 | $4,184 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Criminology students who received their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State took out an average of $26,000 in student loans. That is 11% higher than the national average of $23,325.
The median early career salary of criminology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Missouri State is $32,490 per year. That is 4% higher than the national average of $31,254.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Missouri State does offer online classes in its criminology bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
About 54.6% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in criminology in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 60.2%.
Around 14.8% of criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Criminology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 108 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Sociology | 33 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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