Criminology at National Louis University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
National Louis University graduates in criminology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National Louis 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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| 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 |
| 50 | National Louis University Chicago, IL | $56,989 | $55,991 | #56 | $30,170 |
| 51 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $56,767 | $59,712 | #30 | $43,170 |
| 52 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $56,766 | $49,988 | #97 | $40,527 |
| 53 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $56,695 | $57,659 | #45 | $34,876 |
Other Majors at National Louis University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $74,144 | $59,084 | #83 of 126 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $64,430 | $46,203 | #92 of 275 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $61,413 | $42,196 | #36 of 137 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $52,649 | — | #9 of 10 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $52,616 | $38,765 | #129 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,398 | $40,484 | #409 of 680 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,388 | $46,954 | #120 of 172 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $45,096 | — |
| Social Work | — | $37,205 | — |
| Psychology | — | $35,798 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National Louis University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,170 one year after graduating and $56,989 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National Louis University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, National Louis University ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at National Louis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,036.
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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.