Criminology bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Lycoming CollegeWilliamsport · $27,000 federal debt$61,1442Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · $27,000 federal debt$58,7513Albright CollegeReading · Debt not reported$58,5404Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville · Debt not reported$58,4475Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock · $25,990 federal debt$58,1156Eastern UniversitySaint Davids · Debt not reported$56,6957Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · $25,000 federal debt$55,9248Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana · $27,000 federal debt$53,7629Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobe · $27,000 federal debt$52,78810Arcadia UniversityGlenside · $26,000 federal debt$47,772
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $131,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $99,060–$171,340
- State employment
- 20,170
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
19-3039Psychologists, All Other
- State median wage
- $95,650
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,880–$138,260
- State employment
- 780
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,500
25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $94,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,040–$113,460
- State employment
- 790
- Projected growth
- +1.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
19-4099Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- State median wage
- $57,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,800–$71,610
- State employment
- 2,630
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 11,200
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Lycoming College | Williamsport | $61,144 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | $58,751 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Albright College | Reading | $58,540 | Not available |
| 4 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville | $58,447 | Not available |
| 5 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock | $58,115 | $25,990 |
| 6 | Eastern University | Saint Davids | $56,695 | Not available |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $55,924 | $25,000 |
| 8 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $53,762 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Saint Vincent College | Latrobe | $52,788 | $27,000 |
| 10 | Arcadia University | Glenside | $47,772 | $26,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Criminology in Pennsylvania
What do Criminology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,695 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Lycoming College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.