Criminology at Mount St. Joseph 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 Ohio
Criminology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Joseph University | $37,782* | $40,262 | $26,027* | — |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $39,396* | $50,244 | $21,922* | 0.56 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $39,396* | $50,244 | $21,922* | 0.56 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $39,349* | $43,382 | $21,669* | 0.55 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $38,087* | $42,807 | $22,250* | 0.58 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $37,476* | $39,894 | $27,250* | 0.73 |
| National Median | $37,476* | — | $25,000* | 0.67 |
Other Criminology Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield | $9,212 | $39,396 | $21,922 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $12,859 | $39,396 | $21,922 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $13,746 | $39,349 | $21,669 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $12,799 | $38,087 | $22,250 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton | $11,188 | $37,476 | $27,250 |
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 St. Joseph University, approximately 27% 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 8 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.