Criminology at Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Niagara University graduates in criminology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Niagara 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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| 18 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $61,950 | $55,775 | #59 | $40,713 |
| 19 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $61,144 | $62,184 | #21 | $40,646 |
| 20 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $61,102 | $58,156 | #40 | $42,257 |
| 21 | Niagara University Niagara University, NY | $60,995 | $58,055 | #41 | $36,781 |
| 22 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,947 | $64,109 | #13 | $38,520 |
| 23 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $60,757 | $58,036 | #42 | $41,204 |
| 24 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $60,742 | $64,652 | #10 | $34,137 |
Other Majors at Niagara University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,834 | $72,470 | #158 of 966 |
| Marketing | $73,611 | — | #137 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,459 | — | #567 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,154 | $53,531 | #573 of 1176 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $55,947 | — | #44 of 82 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,897 | — | #95 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,037 | — | #334 of 680 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $31,790 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Niagara University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,781 one year after graduating and $60,995 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Niagara University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Niagara University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Niagara University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,997.
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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.