# Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia: Criminology (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 215770, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-josephs-university-philadelphia/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,283
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,924 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 7 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (10 colleges, $57,405): -$1,481
- Versus the U.S. median: -$150

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,924 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,570 | $91,860 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $23,022 | $93,700 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $24,297 | $98,889 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $28,772 | $117,102 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $33,222 | $135,214 | 6.7 years |

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

## Criminology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming College | $61,144 | $27,000 | $19,140 | 60% |
| Drexel University | $58,751 | $27,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Albright College | $58,540 | not reported | $20,024 | 51% |
| Lebanon Valley College | $58,447 | not reported | $26,979 | 65% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $58,115 | $25,990 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Eastern University | $56,695 | not reported | $26,662 | 54% |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $55,924 | $25,000 | $29,689 | 79% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $53,762 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Saint Vincent College | $52,788 | $27,000 | $23,510 | 69% |
| Arcadia University | $47,772 | $26,000 | $29,466 | 67% |

## 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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