Criminology

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX

CIP 45.04

$40,603Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,244Median earnings 4 years after
$52,937Median earnings 5 years after
$19,844Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $40,603 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 $19,844, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston
$35,673$16,750
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
$33,978$25,067
Saint Edward's University
Austin
$31,839$25,500
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville
$30,490$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas make?

The median salary is $40,603 one year after graduation and $52,937 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,844.

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