Criminology

Bachelor's degree · University of South Florida · Tampa, FL

CIP 45.04

$37,108Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,883Median earnings 4 years after
$51,831Median earnings 5 years after
$17,464Median federal debt
387Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at University of South Florida earn a median of $37,108 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 $17,464, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Barry University
Miami
$44,015$27,000
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
$39,713$26,000
University of Florida-Online
Gainesville
$35,096$15,224
University of Florida
Gainesville
$35,096$15,224
The University of Tampa
Tampa
$34,137$23,250
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$29,670$16,062
Flagler College
Saint Augustine
$29,240$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from University of South Florida make?

The median salary is $37,108 one year after graduation and $51,831 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,464.

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