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

San Antonio, TX. IPEDS 228149, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-marys-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,978
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,731 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,125 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (5 colleges, $52,087): -$3,356
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,343

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.02 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,731 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,352 | $92,127 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $21,470 | $107,779 | 7.1 years |
| 48-75k | $20,553 | $103,176 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,331 | $112,102 | 7.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,649 | $123,738 | 8.1 years |

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

## Criminology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Edward's University | $56,224 | $25,500 | $25,578 | 63% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $52,244 | $20,500 | $18,267 | 76% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $52,087 | $16,149 | $15,563 | 52% |
| St. Mary's University | $48,731 | $25,125 | $21,145 | 59% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $40,965 | $25,750 | $12,090 | 42% |

## 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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