Criminology at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 352 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in criminology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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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| 97 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $48,913 | $52,062 | #84 | $29,240 |
| 98 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $48,805 | $59,216 | #34 | $33,191 |
| 99 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $48,731 | $49,545 | #100 | $33,978 |
| 100 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $48,647 | $44,266 | #109 | $31,224 |
| 101 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $48,597 | $44,252 | #110 | — |
| 102 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $47,772 | $48,585 | #102 | $33,823 |
| 103 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $47,387 | $55,842 | #57 | $38,453 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,224 one year after graduating and $48,647 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,908.
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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.