Criminology at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Associate's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Purdue University Global graduates in criminology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
Other Majors at Purdue University Global by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $81,259 | $70,749 | #8 of 25 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,664 | $66,332 | #902 of 962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,840 | $50,881 | #34 of 426 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $58,006 | $45,475 | #52 of 117 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,953 | — | #55 of 122 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $52,571 | $38,804 | #24 of 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $51,510 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,016 | $38,751 | #113 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $46,828 | $37,929 | #134 of 205 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,507 | — | #96 of 286 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,127 | $35,086 | #82 of 109 |
| Human Services | $35,110 | — | #59 of 65 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $25,752 | — | #475 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Global criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,766 one year after graduating and $44,516 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is criminology at Purdue University Global worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for criminology ($44,936), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.