Criminology

Bachelor's degree · Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 45.04

$43,283Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,924Median earnings 4 years after
$74,682Median earnings 5 years after
$21,625Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia earn a median of $43,283 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 $21,625, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lycoming College
Williamsport
$40,646$27,000
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$40,229$27,000
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
$38,828—
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
$37,911$27,000
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe
$37,563$27,000
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock
$36,276$23,875
Eastern University
Saint Davids
$34,876—
Arcadia University
Glenside
$33,823$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia make?

The median salary is $43,283 one year after graduation and $74,682 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,625.

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