Criminology at Capital University
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Capital University graduates in criminology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Capital 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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| 92 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $49,829 | $53,037 | #74 | $39,713 |
| 93 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $49,632 | $52,965 | #76 | $39,349 |
| 94 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $49,053 | $52,595 | #82 | $36,185 |
| 95 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $49,041 | $52,334 | #83 | $32,984 |
| 96 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #108 | $30,291 |
| 97 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $48,913 | $52,062 | #84 | $29,240 |
| 98 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $48,805 | $59,216 | #34 | $33,191 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capital University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,984 one year after graduating and $49,041 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capital University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Capital University ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Capital University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.