# Coker University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Hartsville, SC. IPEDS 217907, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coker-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,862
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,738 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $50,133): -$8,395
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,336

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,738 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 | $16,789 | $69,506 | 8.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,138 | $62,671 | 7.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,227 | $75,460 | 9.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,421 | $101,103 | 12.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,160 | $100,022 | 12.2 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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