Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in criminology earn 9% less 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 University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 86 | Barry University Miami, FL | $51,180 | $54,475 | #67 | $44,015 |
| 87 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $50,897 | $50,006 | #96 | $41,724 |
| 88 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $50,697 | $52,632 | #81 | — |
| 89 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $50,514 | $54,209 | #68 | $34,443 |
| 90 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $50,133 | $55,590 | #61 | $38,057 |
| 91 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $50,048 | $51,810 | #87 | $33,839 |
| 92 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $49,829 | $53,037 | #74 | $39,713 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,443 one year after graduating and $50,514 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.