Criminology bachelor's degree programs in Florida

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$53,883Median year-4 earnings

$20,302Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

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

1University of MiamiCoral Gables · $16,500 federal debt$70,461 2The University of TampaTampa · $25,000 federal debt$60,742 3University of Florida-OnlineGainesville · $19,500 federal debt$57,953 4University of FloridaGainesville · $19,500 federal debt$57,953 5University of South FloridaTampa · $20,302 federal debt$53,883 6Barry UniversityMiami · $27,000 federal debt$51,180 7Florida Southern CollegeLakeland · $26,000 federal debt$49,829 8Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine · $25,625 federal debt$48,913

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

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

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $134,690
Middle 50% wage range: $107,870–$152,530
State employment: 910
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $73,920–$166,260

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $108,890
Middle 50% wage range: $75,800–$162,070
State employment: 37,820
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $50,660–$207,510

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

State median wage: $63,180
Middle 50% wage range: $42,830–$83,990
State employment: 1,830
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 11,200

10th–90th percentile: $32,240–$104,690

25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $61,550
Middle 50% wage range: $59,290–$77,590
State employment: 840
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $50,490–$80,520

19-3041Sociologists

State median wage: $46,950
Middle 50% wage range: $41,200–$125,950
State employment: 160
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $39,150–$171,360

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; 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 Miami	Coral Gables	$70,461	$16,500
2	The University of Tampa	Tampa	$60,742	$25,000
3	University of Florida-Online	Gainesville	$57,953	$19,500
4	University of Florida	Gainesville	$57,953	$19,500
5	University of South Florida	Tampa	$53,883	$20,302
6	Barry University	Miami	$51,180	$27,000
7	Florida Southern College	Lakeland	$49,829	$26,000
8	Flagler College	Saint Augustine	$48,913	$25,625

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 Florida

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

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,883 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,302 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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