Criminology at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates in criminology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Clear Lake 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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| 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 |
| 84 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $51,991 | $55,777 | #58 | $39,769 |
| 85 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,586 | $53,678 | #72 | $45,113 |
| 86 | Barry University Miami, FL | $51,180 | $54,475 | #67 | $44,015 |
Other Criminology Credentials at University of Houston-Clear Lake
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,506 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,673 one year after graduating and $52,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Clear Lake rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University of Houston-Clear Lake ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University of Houston-Clear Lake worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.