Criminology at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in criminology earn 1% less 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 University of Northern Iowa 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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| 62 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $55,303 | $59,348 | #33 | $35,076 |
| 63 | Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | $55,265 | $57,506 | #47 | $45,276 |
| 64 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $55,174 | $50,205 | #92 | $29,123 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,914 one year after graduating and $54,993 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,278.
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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.