Criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 113 graduates a year
Missouri State University-Springfield graduates in criminology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-Springfield Compares for Criminology
All 113 colleges reporting criminology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $75,745 | $68,923 | #3 | $42,698 |
| 2 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $70,461 | $74,997 | #1 | $29,670 |
| 3 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $70,419 | $67,265 | #6 | $41,780 |
| 4 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,676 | $64,179 | #12 | $46,814 |
| 5 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $68,190 | $62,720 | #20 | $38,028 |
| 6 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,883 | $59,778 | #27 | $48,600 |
| 7 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $67,814 | $59,717 | #29 | $36,824 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $67,258 | $59,027 | #37 | $43,698 |
| 9 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $66,612 | $71,422 | #2 | — |
| 10 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $66,273 | $68,784 | #4 | $39,804 |
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| 91 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $50,048 | $51,810 | #87 | $33,839 |
| 92 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $49,829 | $53,037 | #74 | $39,713 |
| 93 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,632 | $52,965 | #76 | $39,349 |
| 94 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $49,053 | $52,595 | #82 | $36,185 |
| 95 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $49,041 | $52,334 | #83 | $32,984 |
| 96 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #108 | $30,291 |
| 97 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $48,913 | $52,062 | #84 | $29,240 |
Other Criminology Credentials at Missouri State University-Springfield
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,747 | $65,307 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri State University-Springfield by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-Springfield criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,185 one year after graduating and $49,053 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-Springfield rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Missouri State University-Springfield ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.