# University of West Georgia: Criminology (bachelor's)

Carrollton, GA. IPEDS 141334, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-west-georgia/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,839
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,048 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,026

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,048 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,339 | $46,526 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,523 | $47,354 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,957 | $58,307 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,471 | $69,620 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $16,810 | $75,645 | 4.6 years |

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

## Criminology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | $53,766 | $26,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of West Georgia | $50,048 | $28,500 | $12,786 | 44% |

## 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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