Criminology at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 80 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in criminology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky 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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| 108 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $46,577 | $49,705 | #98 | $38,087 |
| 109 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $46,293 | $54,552 | #66 | $36,732 |
| 110 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $46,215 | $49,595 | #99 | $32,751 |
| 111 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $45,124 | $51,094 | #90 | $32,370 |
| 112 | Coker University Hartsville, SC | $41,738 | $46,281 | #107 | $25,862 |
| 113 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $40,965 | $41,649 | #113 | $30,490 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,370 one year after graduating and $45,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,815.
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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.