Criminology at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 465 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in criminology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine 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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| 42 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $58,058 | $67,207 | #7 | $35,578 |
| 43 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $57,953 | $61,684 | #22 | $35,096 |
| 44 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $57,953 | $61,684 | #23 | $35,096 |
| 45 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $57,935 | $52,717 | #79 | $34,522 |
| 46 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,858 | $54,109 | #69 | $40,667 |
| 47 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $57,529 | $59,862 | #26 | $49,004 |
| 48 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $57,396 | $54,629 | #65 | $33,798 |
Other Criminology Credentials at University of California-Irvine
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,062 | $83,175 | $37,396 |
Other Majors at University of California-Irvine by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,522 one year after graduating and $57,935 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,383.
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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.