by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for criminology, placing at #66 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 66 of 159 |
| Best Criminology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 6 |
| Best Criminology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in criminology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is among the very best schools in the country for criminology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Criminology students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $50,711 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, criminology students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminology | 7 |
