# Indiana State University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Terre Haute, IN. IPEDS 151324, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-state-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,769
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,991 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,970 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,083

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,991 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,455 | $27,821 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $6,571 | $28,321 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $9,317 | $40,156 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,450 | $66,590 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,345 | $83,377 | 5.1 years |

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

## Criminology at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University | $63,772 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana State University | $51,991 | $24,970 | $10,873 | 43% |

## 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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