Study Criminology in the United States
441 programmes in criminology at 197 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 27,560 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,482 USD and 38,824 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Criminology programmes
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Criminology in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 277 | 18,482 USD | 27,560 USD | 38,824 USD |
| Master's | 97 | 16,212 USD | 23,202 USD | 32,171 USD |
| PhD | 12 | 29,232 USD | 30,612 USD | 35,935 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within criminology
Universities for criminology in the United States
- Penn State University (15)
- University of South Florida (11)
- Seattle University (10)
- Missouri State University (8)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (7)
- Liberty University (7)
- University of Colorado, Denver (7)
- Utah Tech University, St. George (6)
- Widener University (6)
- Fort Hays State University (6)
Study Criminology in the United States: common questions
- How many criminology programmes are there in the United States?
- 441 criminology programmes at 197 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a criminology degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in criminology in the United States is 27,560 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,482 USD and 38,824 USD per year.
- Can I study criminology in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the criminology programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (441 of 441).
- Are any of these criminology programmes available online?
- 59 of the 441 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for criminology in the United States?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 23,202 USD per year, against 27,560 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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