Criminology

Bachelor's degree · Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH

CIP 45.04

$37,476Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,939Median earnings 4 years after
$47,650Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $37,476 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 $26,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$39,396$19,500
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Mansfield
$39,396$19,500
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$39,349$15,792
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron
$38,087$20,500
Wright State University-Lake Campus
Celina
$37,476$26,000
Capital University
Columbus
$32,984$27,000
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$32,393$22,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,476 one year after graduation and $47,650 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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