Criminology at Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 155 graduates a year
Georgia Southern University graduates in criminology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia Southern 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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| 65 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $54,993 | $57,846 | #43 | $43,914 |
| 66 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $54,174 | $47,706 | #103 | $37,535 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Southern University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,588 one year after graduating and $53,766 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Southern University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Georgia Southern University ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Georgia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.