Criminology

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

CIP 45.04

$34,443Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,514Median earnings 4 years after
$48,855Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
122Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median of $34,443 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 $20,000, 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
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$35,076$20,374
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte
$32,751$30,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington make?

The median salary is $34,443 one year after graduation and $48,855 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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