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    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA

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    Columbia, USMAIn-person2 years
    $46,275.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    39%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    5
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $46,275.

    About the program

    Provides advanced instruction in criminal justice system operation, criminology, research methods, and statistics. Offers thesis option with 6 credit hours of thesis and 9 hours of electives, or non-thesis option with 15 hours of electives.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,084.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $46,275 across 30 required credits.
    Is Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 39%.
    How large is the Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia cohort?
    Criminology and Criminal Justice - MA at University of South Carolina-Columbia typically enrolls around 5 students per cohort.