Criminology

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

CIP 45.04

$43,698Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,258Median earnings 4 years after
$69,545Median earnings 5 years after
$18,031Median federal debt
362Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $43,698 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 $18,031, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
$43,230$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $43,698 one year after graduation and $69,545 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,031.

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