# National Louis University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 147536, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/national-louis-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,170
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,989 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,437 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (4 colleges, $52,846): +$4,143
- Versus the U.S. median: +$915

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,989 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,462 | $52,590 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,567 | $48,813 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,996 | $54,843 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,447 | $65,186 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $17,956 | $75,774 | 3.6 years |

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

## Criminology at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis University | $56,989 | $23,437 | $12,641 | 30% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $52,916 | $24,000 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Dominican University | $52,775 | $27,000 | $11,745 | 55% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $50,897 | not reported | $18,436 | 37% |

## 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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