# University at Albany: Criminology (bachelor's)

Albany, NY. IPEDS 196060, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-albany/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,257
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,102 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (8 colleges, $60,589): +$513
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,028

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,102 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,112 | $45,893 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,062 | $58,076 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,923 | $74,022 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,037 | $82,753 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,085 | $99,471 | 3.8 years |

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

## Criminology at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moyne College | $65,956 | $27,000 | $22,277 | 73% |
| University at Albany | $61,102 | $21,250 | $17,167 | 62% |
| Niagara University | $60,995 | $27,000 | $17,248 | 75% |
| Hofstra University | $60,697 | $25,000 | $34,176 | 69% |
| St. John Fisher University | $60,481 | $24,750 | $28,945 | 74% |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $57,396 | $11,000 | $3,203 | 56% |
| State University of New York at Cortland | $56,593 | $21,500 | $22,345 | 68% |
| SUNY Old Westbury | $52,598 | $17,800 | $11,282 | 45% |

## 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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