Criminology at University of Denver
Denver, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of Denver graduates in criminology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Denver 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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| 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 |
| 49 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $57,305 | $61,496 | #24 | $41,509 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Denver criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,667 one year after graduating and $57,858 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Denver rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University of Denver ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University of Denver worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.