# Southern Wesleyan University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Central, SC. IPEDS 217776, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-wesleyan-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,834
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,534 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $50,133): +$2,401
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,540

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,534 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,084 | $59,153 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,218 | $59,716 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,230 | $59,766 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $14,899 | $62,576 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,381 | $73,000 | 3.8 years |

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

## Criminology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University | $52,534 | $25,000 | $15,464 | 52% |
| Clemson University | $50,133 | $22,375 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Coker University | $41,738 | $30,000 | $20,286 | 40% |

## 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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