Minnesota · Criminology

Best Criminology institutions in Minnesota, ranked by earnings

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior, situated within the field of social sciences. This program draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law, making it ideal for students…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 45.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
188
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$41,780
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,706
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
$83,040
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,5625165%$23,887
2University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$41,7809485%$20,500
3University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,7801276%$28,888$27,000
4Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,2042860%$20,981$26,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
30
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$83,040
median $79,370
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
$52,820 avg · 1,500 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$103,820 avg · 400 jobs
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,740 avg · 90 jobs
Sociologists
$83,040 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Criminology programs in Minnesota.

Which Criminology program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Minnesota - Duluth tops the list at $42,562. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Sociologists earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Sociologists in Minnesota is $83,040 (median $79,370), across about 30 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Criminology program?+

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior, situated within the field of social sciences. This program draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law, making it ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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