U.S. median for this major: $56,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 119 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 44% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,199. College Scorecard.
University of Missouri-St Louis Criminology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Missouri-St Louis's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,031 | $57,597 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $12,979 | $57,367 | 3.4 years |
| $48–75k | $15,222 | $67,281 | 4.0 years |
| $75–110k | $17,598 | $77,783 | 4.6 years |
| $110k+ | $21,608 | $95,507 | 5.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (36% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Criminology graduates 4 years after graduating ($52,331) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,893 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminology at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Criminology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $66,612 | — | $22,066 | 66% |
| 2 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $52,331 | $22,801 | $15,071 | 57% |
| 3 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $49,053 | $24,187 | $17,613 | 58% |
7 more Missouri colleges offer Criminology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at University of Missouri-St Louis, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Missouri-St Louis
- Acceptance rate: 63% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,037
- Full cost breakdown · all 42 majors · overview
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University of Missouri-St Louis Criminology questions
How much do University of Missouri-St Louis Criminology graduates earn?
Criminology graduates of University of Missouri-St Louis earn a median $52,331 four years after graduating and $38,207 one year after. The U.S. median for Criminology graduates across 112 colleges is $56,074.
How much debt do University of Missouri-St Louis Criminology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Criminology graduates of University of Missouri-St Louis is $22,801, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Missouri-St Louis a good school for Criminology in Missouri?
On pay, Criminology graduates of University of Missouri-St Louis earn $52,331 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Missouri colleges ($52,331) and $3,743 below the U.S. median ($56,074). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Missouri-St Louis rank for Criminology in Missouri?
Of 3 Missouri colleges reporting Criminology graduate earnings, University of Missouri-St Louis ranks 2nd. The highest is Maryville University of Saint Louis at $66,612.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Missouri-St Louis Criminology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-st-louis/majors/criminology (College Scorecard and BLS data).