Criminology at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in criminology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 99 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $48,731 | $49,545 | #100 | $33,978 |
| 100 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $48,647 | $44,266 | #109 | $31,224 |
| 101 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $48,597 | $44,252 | #110 | — |
| 102 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $47,772 | $48,585 | #102 | $33,823 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,823 one year after graduating and $47,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Arcadia University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.