Criminology at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in criminology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Concordia University-Chicago 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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| 84 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $51,991 | $55,777 | #58 | $39,769 |
| 85 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,586 | $53,678 | #72 | $45,113 |
| 86 | Barry University Miami, FL | $51,180 | $54,475 | #67 | $44,015 |
| 87 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $50,897 | $50,006 | #96 | $41,724 |
| 88 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $50,697 | $52,632 | #81 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,256 | $65,314 | #54 of 275 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,050 | $51,763 | #68 of 187 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,309 | $29,231 | #241 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,212 | $44,601 | #84 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,533 | $44,581 | #979 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $46,590 | $27,304 | #721 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,532 | $44,618 | #466 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,071 | — | #598 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Chicago criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,724 one year after graduating and $50,897 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556).
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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.