Criminology at Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Criminology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $34,292* | $44,857 | $33,495 | — |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $42,698* | $56,469 | $25,725 | 0.60 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $34,694* | $49,760 | $14,810 | 0.43 |
| University of California-Irvine | $34,522* | $50,638 | $15,865 | 0.46 |
| University of La Verne | $34,292* | $52,520 | $26,000 | 0.76 |
| California Lutheran University | $31,963* | — | $17,250 | 0.54 |
| National Median | $37,476* | — | $25,000 | 0.67 |
Other Criminology Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $12,520 | $42,698 | $25,725 |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $7,739 | $34,694 | $14,810 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $14,237 | $34,522 | $15,865 |
| University of La Verne La Verne | $47,000 | $34,292 | $26,000 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks | $50,670 | $31,963 | $17,250 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Mount Saint Mary's University, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.