by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VUU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VUU as a strong choice for criminology, ranked #156 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 156 of 159 |
| Best Criminology Schools in Virginia | 5 of 5 |
| Best Criminology Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 32 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in criminology at VUU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Union University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
VUU is a solid choice among schools offering criminology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
Criminology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VUU earn a median of $38,384 a year. This is below $41,192, the median for all majors at VUU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VUU, criminology students borrow a median amount of $31,450 in student loans. This is higher than $30,593, the typical median for all majors at VUU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,530 | $12,630 |
| Fees | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at VUU were Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Union University with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VUU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminology | 8 |
