# Criminology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/criminology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $56,074 across 112 colleges (middle half $51,586–$59,754); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Criminology: median $57,276 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officers | 11% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 3% | $62,890 | -0.3% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists | 2% | $66,270 | 3% |
| Correctional Officers And Jailers | 2% | $58,940 | -7.4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 2% | $71,900 | 2.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $55,296 (6) | $52,793 (260) |
| FL | $53,883 (7) | $57,721 (172) |
| IA | $56,767 (3) | — |
| IL | $52,846 (4) | — |
| MA | $62,407 (6) | — |
| MN | $60,256 (4) | — |
| MO | $52,331 (3) | — |
| NC | $52,908 (4) | — |
| NJ | $53,055 (3) | — |
| NY | $60,589 (8) | — |
| OH | $49,632 (9) | — |
| PA | $57,405 (10) | — |
| SC | $50,133 (3) | — |
| TX | $52,087 (5) | $54,991 (114) |
| VA | $48,810 (4) | $72,788 (102) |
| WI | $57,529 (5) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Miami (FL): $70,461
2. The University of Tampa (FL): $60,742
3. University of Florida (FL): $57,953
4. University of California-Irvine (CA): $57,935
5. Old Dominion University (VA): $56,659
6. California State University-San Marcos (CA): $55,418
7. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (CA): $55,174
8. University of South Florida (FL): $53,883
9. Barry University (FL): $51,180
10. Florida Southern College (FL): $49,829
11. Virginia Union University (VA): $49,024
12. Flagler College (FL): $48,913

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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