Criminology at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Pacific University graduates in criminology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pacific 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 |
| 11 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $65,956 | $62,776 | #18 | — |
| 12 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $64,957 | $57,201 | #49 | $40,928 |
| 13 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $64,029 | $64,406 | #11 | — |
| 14 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $63,772 | $68,416 | #5 | $30,653 |
| 15 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $63,553 | $63,172 | #14 | $35,968 |
| 16 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $63,365 | $65,934 | #9 | $40,060 |
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,018 | — | #140 of 349 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $78,641 | $76,060 | #12 of 76 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,880 | — | #32 of 275 |
| Psychology | $62,484 | $34,930 | #64 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,696 | $44,435 | #730 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,053 | $26,219 | #210 of 610 |
| Public Health | $55,116 | $30,412 | #127 of 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,674 | — | #129 of 680 |
| Education | $53,333 | $34,067 | #24 of 71 |
| Biology | $53,092 | $34,612 | #598 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,202 | — | #230 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $23,879 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,029 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Pacific University ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556).
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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.