Criminology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates in criminology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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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| 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 |
| 17 | Regis University Denver, CO | $63,255 | $59,156 | #35 | — |
| 18 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $61,950 | $55,775 | #59 | $40,713 |
| 19 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $61,144 | $62,184 | #21 | $40,646 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,060 one year after graduating and $63,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,283.
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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.