Criminology at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree
University at Albany graduates in criminology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 17 | Regis University Denver, CO | $63,255 | $59,156 | #35 | — |
| 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 |
Other Criminology Credentials at University at Albany
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,515 | $71,183 | $23,642 |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,257 one year after graduating and $61,102 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University at Albany ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,400.
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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.