Criminology

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 45.04

$35,076Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,303Median earnings 4 years after
$64,069Median earnings 5 years after
$20,374Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $35,076 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 $20,374, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
William Peace University
Raleigh
$41,509$22,737
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$34,443$20,000
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte
$32,751$30,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $35,076 one year after graduation and $64,069 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,374.

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