# Delaware State University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Dover, DE. IPEDS 130934, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/delaware-state-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,710
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,128 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in DE: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,946

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,128 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,135 | $48,103 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $12,452 | $53,793 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,701 | $67,828 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,633 | $76,175 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,326 | $74,848 | 4.3 years |

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

## Criminology at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $63,553 | $23,685 | $17,799 | 81% |
| Delaware State University | $53,128 | $26,750 | $13,910 | 39% |

## 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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