U.S. median for this major: $56,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 93 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,478. College Scorecard.
EWU Criminology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Washington colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses EWU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,547 | $42,580 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $10,204 | $45,510 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $12,292 | $54,822 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $17,596 | $78,478 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $22,279 | $99,364 | 6.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Criminology graduates 4 years after graduating ($55,621) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,402 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminology at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Criminology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga University | $68,190 | $20,994 | $35,119 | 86% |
| 2 | Eastern Washington University | $55,621 | $19,295 | $13,886 | 43% |
3 more Washington colleges offer Criminology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at EWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About EWU
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,897
- Full cost breakdown · all 71 majors · overview
Related majors at EWU
- Sociology$56,992
EWU Criminology questions
How much do EWU Criminology graduates earn?
Criminology graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median $55,621 four years after graduating and $40,228 one year after. The U.S. median for Criminology graduates across 112 colleges is $56,074.
How much debt do EWU Criminology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Criminology graduates of Eastern Washington University is $19,295, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does EWU rank for Criminology in Washington?
Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Criminology graduate earnings, Eastern Washington University ranks 2nd. The highest is Gonzaga University at $68,190.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Eastern Washington University Criminology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-washington-university/majors/criminology (College Scorecard and BLS data).