# William Peace University: Criminology (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199272, CIP 45.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-peace-university/majors/criminology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,509
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,305 (U.S. median for this major: $56,074 across 112 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $52,908): +$4,397
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,231

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,305 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,779 | $66,903 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $18,233 | $77,308 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,429 | $86,619 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,046 | $97,715 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $30,565 | $129,596 | 5.4 years |

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

## Criminology at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Peace University | $57,305 | $26,000 | $21,649 | 45% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $55,303 | $21,875 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $50,514 | $22,915 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Johnson C Smith University | $46,215 | $32,047 | $20,894 | 34% |

## 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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