# Clemson University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Clemson, SC. IPEDS 217882, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,057
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,133 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,375 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $50,133): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,941

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,133 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,607 | $57,830 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 7.1 years |

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

## Criminology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University | $52,534 | $25,000 | $15,464 | 52% |
| Clemson University | $50,133 | $22,375 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Coker University | $41,738 | $30,000 | $20,286 | 40% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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