Criminology

Master's degree · Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH

CIP 45.04

$57,019Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,674Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$26,541Median federal debt

50Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminology at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus earn a median of $57,019 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,732–$92,593). Median debt is $26,541, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminology (Master's degree) at other Ohio schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Tiffin University Tiffin	$52,914	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $57,019 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,541.

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