Compare 14 Criminology. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $48,484.
The highest-earning Criminology program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $40K earnings gap across 14 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Villanova University's Criminology program leads with graduates earning $74,408, well above the $48,484 state average. Saint Joseph's University follows at $66,640, while Lebanon Valley College reaches $63,773—demonstrating that smaller programs can compete with established names in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Villanova graduates borrow $25,874 and face just a 6.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Saint Joseph's delivers similar value at 7.9% burden, proving top Criminology programs can be both high-earning and affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $74,408 | 15 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $66,640 | 21 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Challenging |
| #3 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $63,773 | 10 | $27,000 | Good | $42,888 | High |
| #4 | Cabrini UniversityPrivate | $52,060 | 15 | $26,000 | Manageable | $33,000 | High |
| #5 | Saint Vincent CollegePrivate | $50,717 | 22 | $27,000 | Manageable | $43,823 | High |
| #6 | $46,880 | 148 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #7 | Albright CollegePrivate | $45,891 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,921 | High |
| #8 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $45,372 | 22 | $27,000 | Manageable | $29,652 | High |
| #9 | Lycoming CollegePrivate | $44,439 | 37 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,827 | High |
| #10 | $42,648 | 61 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,528 | High | |
| #11 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $40,229 | 13 | $25,325 | Challenging | $40,932 | High |
| #12 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $36,848 | 13 | $15,715 | Manageable | $33,124 | High |
| #13 | Eastern UniversityPrivate | $34,876 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $17,070 | High |
| #14 | Cedar Crest CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 16 | $27,000 | High | $28,620 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
