Criminology bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$55,174Median year-4 earnings

$15,865Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo · $25,725 federal debt$75,745 2University of California, IrvineIrvine · $15,865 federal debt$57,935 3California State University, San MarcosSan Marcos · $14,810 federal debt$55,418 4California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata · $16,849 federal debt$55,174 5California State University, FresnoFresno · $10,773 federal debt$48,647 6University of La VerneLa Verne · $26,000 federal debt$47,273

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $174,560
Middle 50% wage range: $132,000–$221,560
State employment: 99,580
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $98,280–$303,680

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $157,540
Middle 50% wage range: $95,160–$177,260
State employment: 1,600
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $45,150–$198,950

25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $139,720
Middle 50% wage range: $82,190–$216,150
State employment: 1,460
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $68,960–$259,890

19-3041Sociologists

State median wage: $125,770
Middle 50% wage range: $98,770–$138,710
State employment: 590
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $85,030–$161,710

19-4099Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

State median wage: $78,350
Middle 50% wage range: $62,620–$97,540
State employment: 10,090
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 11,200

10th–90th percentile: $47,640–$107,470

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Massachusetts Global	Aliso Viejo	$75,745	$25,725
2	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$57,935	$15,865
3	California State University, San Marcos	San Marcos	$55,418	$14,810
4	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Arcata	$55,174	$16,849
5	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$48,647	$10,773
6	University of La Verne	La Verne	$47,273	$26,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Criminology in California

What do Criminology bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,174 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $15,865 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Massachusetts Global has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.