Criminology

Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 45.04

$35,650Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,083Median earnings 4 years after
$58,887Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminology at Marquette University earn a median of $35,650 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 $25,000, about 70% of first-year earnings.

Criminology (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$49,004$25,852
Lakeland University
Plymouth
$45,276$25,000
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
$45,113$20,625
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$40,060$25,283

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminology graduates from Marquette University make?

The median salary is $35,650 one year after graduation and $58,887 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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