Criminology at Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Loyola University New Orleans graduates in criminology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University New Orleans 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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| 39 | Albright College Reading, PA | $58,540 | $59,536 | #31 | — |
| 40 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $58,447 | $59,441 | #32 | $38,828 |
| 41 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $58,115 | $59,103 | #36 | $36,276 |
| 42 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $58,058 | $67,207 | #7 | $35,578 |
| 43 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $57,953 | $61,684 | #22 | $35,096 |
| 44 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $57,953 | $61,684 | #23 | $35,096 |
| 45 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $57,935 | $52,717 | #79 | $34,522 |
Other Majors at Loyola University New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,590 | — | #496 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,909 | $26,281 | #326 of 565 |
| Marketing | $53,481 | $32,079 | #478 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,240 | $36,004 | #152 of 178 |
| Psychology | $49,380 | $24,241 | #576 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,374 | — | #75 of 137 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $42,089 | $20,257 | #35 of 43 |
| Music | $39,658 | — | #191 of 268 |
| Journalism | — | $37,206 | — |
| Biology | — | $30,181 | — |
| Sociology | — | $26,581 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University New Orleans criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,578 one year after graduating and $58,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University New Orleans rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Loyola University New Orleans ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Loyola University New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.