# Ohio State University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,396
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,865 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,922 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (9 colleges, $49,632): +$9,233
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,791

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,865 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 4.9 years |

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

## Criminology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $58,865 | $21,922 | $16,197 | 15% |
| Ohio State University | $58,865 | $21,922 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Mount St. Joseph University | $58,825 | not reported | $16,530 | 56% |
| Cleveland State University | $52,713 | $25,000 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Ohio University | $49,632 | $21,669 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Capital University | $49,041 | $27,000 | $22,576 | 60% |
| Wright State University | $46,939 | $27,250 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $46,939 | $27,250 | $11,081 | 41% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $46,577 | $22,250 | $13,946 | 52% |

## 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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