Criminology at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in criminology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso 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 |
| 11 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $65,956 | $62,776 | #18 | — |
| 12 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $64,957 | $57,201 | #49 | $40,928 |
| 13 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $64,029 | $64,406 | #11 | — |
| 14 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $63,772 | $68,416 | #5 | $30,653 |
| 15 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $63,553 | $63,172 | #14 | $35,968 |
| 16 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $63,365 | $65,934 | #9 | $40,060 |
| 17 | Regis University Denver, CO | $63,255 | $59,156 | #35 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,653 one year after graduating and $63,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.