Criminology

Bachelor's degree · National Louis University · Chicago, IL

CIP 45.04

$30,170Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,989Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,036Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at National Louis University earn a median of $30,170 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 $21,036, about 70% of first-year earnings.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest
$41,724—
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$37,645$20,500
Dominican University
River Forest
$31,758$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from National Louis University make?

The median salary is $30,170 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,036.

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