Criminology at Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Assumption University graduates in criminology earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Assumption 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 |
Other Majors at Assumption University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,662 | $58,954 | #103 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,681 | $67,012 | #143 of 796 |
| Biology | $83,706 | $42,252 | #12 of 841 |
| Marketing | $75,091 | $55,314 | #121 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $74,900 | $51,114 | #28 of 178 |
| Sociology | $67,635 | $37,279 | #24 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,523 | $56,211 | #460 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,073 | $34,206 | #41 of 576 |
| Psychology | $61,578 | $38,697 | #72 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,136 | $48,641 | #23 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,537 | $38,496 | #360 of 565 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,822 | $38,094 | #41 of 85 |
| History | $49,526 | — | #264 of 459 |
| Mathematics | — | $41,695 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $28,032 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Assumption University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,600 one year after graduating and $67,883 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Assumption University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Assumption University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Assumption University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% 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.