Program Analysis
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Criminology graduates start at $40,060/yr — above the $36,749 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminology programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Criminology's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,283 represents roughly 8 months of the $40,060 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #15 of 111 nationally, this is a top-5% Criminology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $40,060 to $54,285 over five years — a 36% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.