Criminology at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in criminology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego State University Compares for Criminology
All 15 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 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $115,809 | $101,982 | #1 | $137,372 |
| 2 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $83,175 | $75,684 | #3 | $61,062 |
| 3 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $83,065 | $79,061 | #2 | $35,868 |
| 4 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $71,183 | $67,751 | #9 | $52,515 |
| 5 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $70,674 | $75,420 | #4 | $57,019 |
| 6 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $70,474 | $71,673 | #6 | $54,585 |
| 7 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $69,203 | $73,850 | #5 | $52,914 |
| 8 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $67,163 | $61,114 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $65,342 | $70,060 | #7 | $47,448 |
| 10 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $65,307 | $70,023 | #8 | $41,747 |
| 11 | Regis University Denver, CO | $63,202 | $59,106 | #14 | $48,522 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,163 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for criminology?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, San Diego State University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for criminology ($67,647).
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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.