Criminology

Bachelor's degree · California Lutheran University · Thousand Oaks, CA

CIP 45.04

$31,963Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,250Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at California Lutheran University earn a median of $31,963 one year after completing the program. Median debt is $18,250, about 57% of first-year earnings.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$42,698$23,807
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$34,694$14,810
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$34,522$15,383
University of La Verne
La Verne
$34,292$26,000
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$31,224$9,908
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$29,123$16,475

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from California Lutheran University make?

The median salary is $31,963 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.