Criminology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in criminology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Compares for Criminology
All 113 colleges reporting criminology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $75,745 | $68,923 | #3 | $42,698 |
| 2 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $70,461 | $74,997 | #1 | $29,670 |
| 3 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $70,419 | $67,265 | #6 | $41,780 |
| 4 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,676 | $64,179 | #12 | $46,814 |
| 5 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $68,190 | $62,720 | #20 | $38,028 |
| 6 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,883 | $59,778 | #27 | $48,600 |
| 7 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $67,814 | $59,717 | #29 | $36,824 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $67,258 | $59,027 | #37 | $43,698 |
| 9 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $66,612 | $71,422 | #2 | — |
| 10 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $66,273 | $68,784 | #4 | $39,804 |
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| 61 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $55,408 | $48,631 | #101 | $34,596 |
| 62 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $55,303 | $59,348 | #33 | $35,076 |
| 63 | Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | $55,265 | $57,506 | #47 | $45,276 |
| 64 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $55,174 | $50,205 | #92 | $29,123 |
| 65 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $54,993 | $57,846 | #43 | $43,914 |
| 66 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $54,174 | $47,706 | #103 | $37,535 |
| 67 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $53,883 | $57,352 | #48 | $37,108 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,123 one year after graduating and $55,174 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,475.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.