Criminology at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates in criminology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Compares for Criminology
All 15 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 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $115,809 | $101,982 | #1 | $137,372 |
| 2 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $83,175 | $75,684 | #3 | $61,062 |
| 3 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $83,065 | $79,061 | #2 | $35,868 |
| 4 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $71,183 | $67,751 | #9 | $52,515 |
| 5 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $70,674 | $75,420 | #4 | $57,019 |
| 6 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $70,474 | $71,673 | #6 | $54,585 |
| 7 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $69,203 | $73,850 | #5 | $52,914 |
| 8 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $67,163 | $61,114 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $65,342 | $70,060 | #7 | $47,448 |
| 10 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $65,307 | $70,023 | #8 | $41,747 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowling Green State University-Main Campus criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,019 one year after graduating and $70,674 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus rank for criminology?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminology ($67,647), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,541.
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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.