# Mount St. Mary's University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Emmitsburg, MD. IPEDS 163462, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mount-st-marys-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,230
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,428 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,354

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,428 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,603 | $48,385 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $20,067 | $83,679 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $21,942 | $91,498 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $27,170 | $113,299 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $31,330 | $130,646 | 5.5 years |

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

## Criminology at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $67,258 | $19,500 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $60,428 | $27,000 | $22,655 | 65% |

## 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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