Criminology

Bachelor's degree · Southern Wesleyan University · Central, SC

CIP 45.04

$40,834Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,534Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at Southern Wesleyan University earn a median of $40,834 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 $20,500, about 50% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clemson University
Clemson
$38,057$19,570
Coker University
Hartsville
$25,862$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from Southern Wesleyan University make?

The median salary is $40,834 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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