by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for criminology majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,727 a year. This is higher than $33,551, which is the national median for all criminology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, criminology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at UMN Twin Cities is $257 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Criminology that might interest you.
Gain a solid foundation in the American justice system, criminal law and social science when you earn your associate degree in criminal justice online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Gain the management, leadership, data analysis and budgeting skills you need to advance in the criminal justice field with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Of the 151 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from UMN Twin Cities in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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