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Criminology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Criminology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Criminology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Criminology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Criminology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Criminology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Police Officers and Detectives | 74,600 |
| 6 | Social Workers | 47,800 |
| 3 | Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers | 61,100 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 43,300 |
| 2 | Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers | 40,100 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,000 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 64,600 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 55,900 |
| 2 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 54,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Criminology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Criminology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Police Officers and Detectives | 104,000 |
| 7 | Social Workers | 64,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 103,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 111,000 |
| 2 | Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers | 56,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 104,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 54,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 92,800 |
| 2 | Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers | 61,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Criminology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Criminology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 161,000 |
| 8 | Police Officers and Detectives | 120,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 75,500 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 134,000 |
| 5 | Social Workers | 80,100 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 163,000 |
| 3 | Counselors | 51,900 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 111,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 130,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Criminology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Criminology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Justice, public order, and safety | 66,800 |
| 6 | Legal services | 66,700 |
| 4 | Insurance | 62,400 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,400 |
| 3 | Social services, n.e.c. | 48,000 |
| 2 | National security and international affairs | 64,300 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 28,100 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 58,000 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 53,400 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 50,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Criminology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Criminology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Justice, public order, and safety | 93,500 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 5 | Legal services | 103,000 |
| 3 | Insurance | 97,700 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 91,400 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 45,400 |
| 2 | Administration of human resources programs | 71,800 |
| 2 | National security and international affairs | 135,000 |
| 2 | General government, n.e.c. | 95,000 |
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