U.S. median for this major: $56,074.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% 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 $24,154. College Scorecard.
National Louis University Criminology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 National Louis University'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 | $12,462 | $52,590 | 2.5 years |
| $30–48k | $11,567 | $48,813 | 2.3 years |
| $48–75k | $12,996 | $54,843 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $15,447 | $65,186 | 3.1 years |
| $110k+ | $17,956 | $75,774 | 3.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($56,989) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,192 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 | National Louis University | $56,989 | $23,437 | $12,641 | 30% |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $52,916 | $24,000 | $13,297 | 62% |
| 3 | Dominican University | $52,775 | $27,000 | $11,745 | 55% |
| 4 | Concordia University-Chicago | $50,897 | — | $18,436 | 36% |
6 more Illinois colleges offer Criminology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at National Louis University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About National Louis University
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 30% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,799
- Full cost breakdown · all 22 majors · overview
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National Louis University Criminology questions
How much do National Louis University Criminology graduates earn?
Criminology graduates of National Louis University earn a median $56,989 four years after graduating and $30,170 one year after. The U.S. median for Criminology graduates across 112 colleges is $56,074.
How much debt do National Louis University Criminology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Criminology graduates of National Louis University is $23,437, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is National Louis University a good school for Criminology in Illinois?
On pay, Criminology graduates of National Louis University earn $56,989 four years out, $4,143 above the median for the same major across 4 Illinois colleges ($52,846) and $915 above the U.S. median ($56,074). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does National Louis University rank for Criminology in Illinois?
Of 4 Illinois colleges reporting Criminology graduate earnings, National Louis University ranks 1st, the highest.
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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: “National Louis University Criminology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/national-louis-university/majors/criminology (College Scorecard and BLS data).