# University of St Thomas: Criminology (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174914, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-st-thomas-mn/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,780
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,419 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $60,256): +$10,163
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,345

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,419 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,131 | $115,900 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $26,820 | $110,498 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $24,357 | $100,351 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,363 | $104,496 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $33,232 | $136,916 | 4.2 years |

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

## Criminology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $70,419 | $27,000 | $29,155 | 76% |
| Hamline University | $60,757 | $26,500 | $20,744 | 61% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $59,754 | $23,887 | $18,743 | 65% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $59,022 | $20,500 | $16,778 | 85% |

## 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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