Criminology at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
St. Mary's University graduates in criminology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's 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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| 96 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #108 | $30,291 |
| 97 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $48,913 | $52,062 | #84 | $29,240 |
| 98 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $48,805 | $59,216 | #34 | $33,191 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,753 | $48,018 | #166 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,100 | — | #240 of 796 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,406 | — | #186 of 189 |
| Marketing | $66,151 | $46,438 | #270 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,553 | $27,978 | #331 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,014 | $39,752 | #215 of 576 |
| Biology | $46,873 | $20,104 | #759 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,782 | $30,237 | #564 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,620 | $36,392 | #548 of 565 |
| Psychology | $41,580 | $28,175 | #930 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $39,105 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's University criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,978 one year after graduating and $48,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, St. Mary's University ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,067.
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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.