Criminology at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Delaware State University graduates in criminology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware State University 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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| 67 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $53,883 | $57,352 | #48 | $37,108 |
| 68 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $53,766 | $55,659 | #60 | $35,588 |
| 69 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $53,762 | $54,676 | #64 | $37,911 |
| 70 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $53,128 | $52,810 | #78 | $30,710 |
| 71 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $53,055 | $46,566 | #105 | $37,619 |
| 72 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $53,055 | $46,566 | #106 | $37,619 |
| 73 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $52,942 | $47,665 | #104 | $39,705 |
Other Majors at Delaware State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 | $84,049 | #214 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 | — | #416 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 | $44,022 | #804 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,296 | $39,327 | #360 of 841 |
| Social Work | $56,937 | $33,413 | #91 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 | $35,998 | #168 of 476 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $54,210 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $53,838 | — | #461 of 565 |
| Agriculture | $52,676 | $38,873 | #23 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 | $47,728 | #209 of 680 |
| Psychology | $49,132 | $27,012 | #593 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 | $25,704 | #436 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,440 | $30,098 | #542 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware State University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,710 one year after graduating and $53,128 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware State University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Delaware State University ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Delaware State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.