Criminology at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 142 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in criminology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio State University-Main Campus 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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| 33 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $59,083 | $61,479 | #25 | $35,650 |
| 34 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $59,022 | $56,379 | #53 | $41,780 |
| 35 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH | $58,865 | $62,818 | #16 | $39,396 |
| 36 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $58,865 | $62,818 | #17 | $39,396 |
| 37 | Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH | $58,825 | $62,775 | #19 | — |
| 38 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $58,751 | $59,750 | #28 | $40,229 |
| 39 | Albright College Reading, PA | $58,540 | $59,536 | #31 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,396 one year after graduating and $58,865 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.