Criminology at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Criminology, you may want to check out the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wright State University-Main Campus is located in Dayton, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 criminology degrees were awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Wright State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Wright State University-Main Campus. Of 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Criminology Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Criminology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 161 |
Earnings for Criminology Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Wright State University-Main Campus’s Criminology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,290 |
| 2 years | $32,284 |
| 3 years | $35,786 |
| 4 years | $39,894 |
| 5 years | $47,650 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Criminology graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $39,894, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminology graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus comes in at $27,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Criminology graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminology graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).
Criminology Bachelor’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Among the 30 bachelor’s criminology graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, 60% were women (18) and 40% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminology Concentrations at Wright State University-Main Campus
This Criminology program at Wright State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 30 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminology Graduates
Students who finish Criminology program at Wright State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Criminology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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