Criminology at Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Southern Wesleyan University graduates in criminology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Wesleyan 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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| 77 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $52,713 | $56,253 | #54 | $32,393 |
| 78 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $52,598 | $50,062 | #95 | $38,764 |
| 79 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,535 | $55,392 | #62 | $36,891 |
| 80 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $52,534 | $58,252 | #38 | $40,834 |
| 81 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $52,331 | $56,110 | #55 | $38,207 |
| 82 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $52,244 | $53,117 | #73 | $40,603 |
| 83 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $52,087 | $52,957 | #77 | $35,673 |
Other Majors at Southern Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,278 | $52,070 | #697 of 1176 |
| Biology | $47,882 | $39,464 | #738 of 841 |
| Human Services | $47,528 | $32,290 | #59 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,006 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $31,326 | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $28,636 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | — | $25,785 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Wesleyan University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,834 one year after graduating and $52,534 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Wesleyan University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Southern Wesleyan University ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Southern Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.