Criminology

Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

CIP 45.04

$34,768Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,593Median earnings 4 years after
$62,640Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at State University of New York at Cortland earn a median of $34,768 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 $19,500, about 56% of first-year earnings.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University at Albany
Albany
$42,257$19,400
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury
$38,764$15,517
Niagara University
Niagara University
$36,781$26,997
Hofstra University
Hempstead
$35,249$25,250
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York
$33,798$8,600
St. John Fisher University
Rochester
$33,623$23,188

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from State University of New York at Cortland make?

The median salary is $34,768 one year after graduation and $62,640 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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