2026 Best Criminology Schools in Maryland

Criminology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best criminology schools.

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• Best Criminology Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Criminology in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall criminology education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Criminology

1

University Of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

338 Criminology Degrees Awarded

$43,698 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 school for criminology. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 338 criminology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $43,698 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full criminology details for University Of Maryland College Park

2

Mount St Marys University
Emmitsburg, MD

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Criminology Degrees Awarded

$43,230 Median Starting Salary

Mount St Marys University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in criminology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 criminology degrees were awarded at Mount St Marys University in the most recent year. Students who receive their criminology degree from Mount St Marys University earn around $43,230 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the criminology program at Mount St Marys University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.