Criminology at Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Florida Southern College graduates in criminology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Southern College 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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| 89 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $50,514 | $54,209 | #68 | $34,443 |
| 90 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $50,133 | $55,590 | #61 | $38,057 |
| 91 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $50,048 | $51,810 | #87 | $33,839 |
| 92 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $49,829 | $53,037 | #74 | $39,713 |
| 93 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,632 | $52,965 | #76 | $39,349 |
| 94 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $49,053 | $52,595 | #82 | $36,185 |
| 95 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $49,041 | $52,334 | #83 | $32,984 |
Other Majors at Florida Southern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,335 | $75,019 | #234 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $82,328 | — | #292 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,480 | $36,669 | #417 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,104 | $43,581 | #575 of 1176 |
| Biology | $58,782 | $29,222 | #381 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,128 | — | #395 of 565 |
| Psychology | $53,344 | $28,316 | #336 of 1027 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $52,796 | $35,023 | #155 of 178 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $51,925 | $22,336 | #8 of 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,315 | $46,088 | #274 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $46,418 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $43,549 | $26,616 | #55 of 62 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $38,358 | — | #64 of 64 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Southern College criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,713 one year after graduating and $49,829 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Southern College rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Florida Southern College ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Florida Southern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.