Criminology at William Peace University
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
William Peace University graduates in criminology earn 3% 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 William Peace 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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| 46 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,858 | $54,109 | #69 | $40,667 |
| 47 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $57,529 | $59,862 | #26 | $49,004 |
| 48 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $57,396 | $54,629 | #65 | $33,798 |
| 49 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $57,305 | $61,496 | #24 | $41,509 |
| 50 | National Louis University Chicago, IL | $56,989 | $55,991 | #56 | $30,170 |
| 51 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $56,767 | $59,712 | #30 | $43,170 |
| 52 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $56,766 | $49,988 | #97 | $40,527 |
Other Majors at William Peace University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $60,289 | $39,710 | #325 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,173 | $47,278 | #931 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,090 | — | #300 of 476 |
| Psychology | $44,997 | $28,202 | #802 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,817 | $33,536 | #263 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Peace University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,509 one year after graduating and $57,305 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Peace University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, William Peace University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at William Peace University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,737.
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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.