# University of Wisconsin-Stout: Criminology (bachelor's)

Menomonie, WI. IPEDS 240417, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,004
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,529 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (5 colleges, $57,529): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,455

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,529 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,966 | $50,882 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,229 | $56,743 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,164 | $61,081 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,528 | $90,610 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,028 | $102,210 | 5.1 years |

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

## Criminology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $63,365 | $26,000 | $14,158 | 59% |
| Marquette University | $59,083 | $25,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $57,529 | $27,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| Lakeland University | $55,265 | $26,053 | $24,212 | 43% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $51,586 | $24,750 | $14,054 | 57% |

## 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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