Best Criminology Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$102,393
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,912
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of California-Irvine
Grad rate: 86.3% |
CA | +$574,278 | $74,326 | $36,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Grad rate: 52.3% |
TX | +$220,164 | $55,387 | $23,788 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Regis University
Grad rate: 63.8% |
CO | +$102,882 | $52,633 | $54,889 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Grad rate: 81.0% |
PA | +$46,094 | $50,856 | $65,513 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Indiana State University
Grad rate: 42.5% |
IN | +$27,850 | $45,740 | $23,475 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
East Texas A&M University
Grad rate: 44.2% |
TX | +$9,354 | $44,834 | $23,663 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Lindenwood University
Grad rate: 52.3% |
MO | -$38,904 | $43,399 | $33,442 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Grad rate: 52.2% |
PA | -$122,570 | $38,512 | $26,405 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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