Criminology

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA

CIP 45.04

$31,224Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,647Median earnings 4 years after
$42,026Median earnings 5 years after
$9,908Median federal debt
352Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at California State University-Fresno earn a median of $31,224 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,556 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,042–$73,111). Median debt is $9,908, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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 Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks
$31,963$18,250
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$29,123$16,475

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from California State University-Fresno make?

The median salary is $31,224 one year after graduation and $42,026 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,908.

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