# Eastern Washington University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Cheney, WA. IPEDS 235097, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-washington-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,228
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,621 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,295 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$453

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,621 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,547 | $42,580 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,204 | $45,510 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,292 | $54,822 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,596 | $78,478 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,279 | $99,364 | 6.5 years |

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

## Criminology at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $68,190 | $20,994 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Eastern Washington University | $55,621 | $19,295 | $13,886 | 44% |

## 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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