Criminology at Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Wright State University-Main Campus graduates in criminology earn 16% 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 Wright 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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| 103 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $47,387 | $55,842 | #57 | $38,453 |
| 104 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $47,273 | $43,015 | #111 | $34,292 |
| 105 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $47,117 | $42,904 | #112 | — |
| 106 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $46,939 | $50,091 | #93 | $37,476 |
| 107 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $46,939 | $50,091 | #94 | $37,476 |
| 108 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $46,577 | $49,705 | #98 | $38,087 |
| 109 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $46,293 | $54,552 | #66 | $36,732 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wright State University-Main Campus criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,476 one year after graduating and $46,939 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wright State University-Main Campus rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Wright State University-Main Campus ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Wright State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.