Criminology

Master's degree · Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO

CIP 45.04

$41,747Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,307Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminology at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $41,747 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,732–$92,593).

Criminology (Master's degree) at other Missouri schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Lindenwood University Saint Charles	$47,448	$30,672

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield make?

The median salary is $41,747 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.