Criminology

Master's degree · University of Houston-Clear Lake · Houston, TX

CIP 45.04

$50,506Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,387Median earnings 3 years after
$65,408Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminology at University of Houston-Clear Lake earn a median of $50,506 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).

Criminology (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Texas A&M University
Commerce
$62,820$31,050
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville
$39,386$30,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake make?

The median salary is $50,506 one year after graduation and $65,408 after five years.

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