# Wilmington University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

New Castle, DE. IPEDS 131113, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wilmington-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,726
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,493 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,285

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.66 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,493 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,500 | $72,230 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,920 | $74,187 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,623 | $77,463 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,644 | $91,541 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | not reported | not reported | not available |

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

## Criminal Justice at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington University | $58,493 | $24,000 | $15,644 | 20% |
| Goldey-Beacom College | $48,005 | $22,850 | $15,554 | 57% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $89,580 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $92,970 DE, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $83,000 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $91,050 DE, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $55,930 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $48,520 DE, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## 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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