# Eastern Connecticut State University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Willimantic, CT. IPEDS 129215, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-connecticut-state-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,705
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,942 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,132

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,942 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,654 | $74,853 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $16,943 | $71,838 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,340 | $82,002 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,109 | $89,502 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,346 | $103,227 | 6.8 years |

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

## Criminology at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | $61,950 | $23,995 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $52,942 | $25,000 | $21,067 | 57% |

## 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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