Criminal Justice and Corrections programs
CIP 4301 · Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
1134 institutions report graduate earnings for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $53,438 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40× and 83% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, 78 of the 1419 programs with both earnings and a benchmark fall below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026); the rest clear it.
National ranking
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of San DiegoCA · Master's | $148,025 n=82 | 98% 1yr | $31,918 | 0.22× | Above +97% | – |
| 2 | Curry CollegeMA · Master's | $136,583 n=45 | 100% 5yr | $40,229 | 0.29× | Above +80% | Clears 2/2 |
| 3 | University of LouisvilleKY · Post-bacc cert | $132,191 n=22 | 92% 5yr | – | – | Above +132% | Clears 2/2 |
| 4 | University of ChicagoIL · Master's | $128,337 n=29 | 100% 5yr | $59,772 | 0.47× | Above +87% | Clears 2/2 |
| 5 | Salve Regina UniversityRI · Master's | $116,495 n=62 | 90% 5yr | $18,729 | 0.16× | Above +76% | Clears 2/2 |
| 6 | Monroe Community CollegeNY · UG cert | $113,262 n=18 | 94% 1yr | – | – | Above +198% | – |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-LowellMA · Master's | $109,714 n=85 | 95% 5yr | $20,500 | 0.19× | Above +45% | Below 1/2 |
| 8 | Nova Southeastern UniversityFL · Doctoral | $109,172 n=17 | 100% 1yr | $107,358 | 0.98× | Above +97% | – |
| 9 | University of LouisvilleKY · Master's | $107,484 n=25 | 79% 5yr | $30,500 | 0.28× | Above +89% | Below 1/2 |
| 10 | Salem State UniversityMA · Master's | $107,339 n=22 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +42% | – |
| 11 | Calumet College of Saint JosephIN · Bachelor's | $106,465 n=51 | 79% 1yr | $19,500 | 0.18× | Above +184% | – |
| 12 | Santa Rosa Junior CollegeCA · UG cert | $106,298 n=76 | 93% 5yr | – | – | Above +176% | Clears 2/2 |
| 13 | Montgomery County Community CollegePA · UG cert | $106,032 n=74 | 93% 5yr | $5,076 | 0.05× | Above +181% | Clears 2/2 |
| 14 | San Diego Miramar CollegeCA · UG cert | $105,621 n=34 | 97% 1yr | – | – | Above +175% | – |
| 15 | Salve Regina UniversityRI · Post-bacc cert | $104,592 n=33 | 91% 1yr | $27,000 | 0.26× | Above +58% | – |
| 16 | San Bernardino Valley CollegeCA · UG cert | $99,385 n=25 | 93% 1yr | – | – | Above +159% | Below 1/2 |
| 17 | University of Massachusetts-LowellMA · Grad cert | $97,509 n=24 | 82% 5yr | $19,660 | 0.20× | Above +29% | Below 1/2 |
| 18 | Capella UniversityMN · Doctoral | $96,102 n=25 | 86% 5yr | $138,500 | 1.44× | Above +41% | Clears 2/2 |
| 19 | Columbus State UniversityGA · Master's | $94,267 n=68 | 98% 5yr | $27,332 | 0.29× | Above +49% | Clears 2/2 |
| 20 | Northeastern UniversityMA · Master's | $93,210 n=24 | 100% 5yr | $36,259 | 0.39× | Above +23% | Below 1/2 |
| 21 | Northeastern University Professional ProgramsMA · Master's | $93,210 n=24 | 100% 5yr | $36,259 | 0.39× | Above +23% | Below 1/2 |
| 22 | Bellevue UniversityNE · Master's | $92,230 n=34 | 86% 5yr | $41,000 | 0.45× | Above +58% | Clears 2/2 |
| 23 | Erie Community CollegeNY · UG cert | $92,087 n=66 | 100% 5yr | $9,250 | 0.10× | Above +142% | Clears 2/2 |
| 24 | Front Range Community CollegeCO · UG cert | $90,593 n=29 | 93% 1yr | – | – | Above +118% | – |
| 25 | Metropolitan State UniversityMN · UG cert | $90,231 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +126% | Clears 2/2 |
| 26 | Seattle UniversityWA · Master's | $89,830 n=29 | 90% 1yr | $41,000 | 0.46× | Above +20% | Below 1/2 |
| 27 | Moreno Valley CollegeCA · UG cert | $89,812 n=27 | 86% 1yr | – | – | Above +134% | – |
| 28 | American Public University SystemWV · Master's | $89,135 n=141 | 94% 5yr | $37,330 | 0.42× | Above +71% | Clears 2/2 |
| 29 | American UniversityDC · Master's | $89,015 n=17 | 94% 5yr | $41,000 | 0.46× | Above +3% | Below 1/2 |
| 30 | Concordia University-Saint PaulMN · Master's | $88,914 n=28 | 97% 5yr | $24,701 | 0.28× | Above +30% | Clears 2/2 |
| 31 | Methodist UniversityNC · Master's | $88,766 n=16 | 94% 5yr | – | – | Above +51% | Clears 2/2 |
| 32 | Delaware County Community CollegePA · UG cert | $88,630 n=131 | 89% 5yr | $5,100 | 0.06× | Above +135% | Clears 2/2 |
| 33 | Red Rocks Community CollegeCO · UG cert | $88,122 n=100 | 90% 5yr | $5,500 | 0.06× | Above +112% | Clears 2/2 |
| 34 | Saint Elizabeth UniversityNJ · Master's | $86,408 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +12% | – |
| 35 | Waukesha County Technical CollegeWI · UG cert | $86,096 n=28 | 97% 1yr | – | – | Above +121% | – |
| 36 | Lackawanna CollegePA · UG cert | $85,937 n=18 | 97% 5yr | $4,865 | 0.06× | Above +128% | Clears 2/2 |
| 37 | Walden UniversityMN · Doctoral | $85,639 n=29 | 86% 1yr | $102,504 | 1.20× | Above +25% | – |
| 38 | Blackhawk Technical CollegeWI · UG cert | $84,894 n=40 | 96% 1yr | – | – | Above +118% | – |
| 39 | Lewis UniversityIL · Master's | $84,837 n=63 | 97% 5yr | $41,000 | 0.48× | Above +24% | Clears 2/2 |
| 40 | Michigan State UniversityMI · Master's | $84,105 n=30 | 90% 5yr | $27,518 | 0.33× | Above +34% | – |
| 41 | Aims Community CollegeCO · UG cert | $83,753 n=24 | 100% 5yr | $5,500 | 0.07× | Above +101% | Clears 2/2 |
| 42 | Gateway Technical CollegeWI · UG cert | $82,828 n=67 | 98% 1yr | $9,250 | 0.11× | Above +113% | Clears 2/2 |
| 43 | Butte CollegeCA · UG cert | $82,708 n=86 | 92% 5yr | – | – | Above +115% | Clears 2/2 |
| 44 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies OnlineNH · Bachelor's | $81,768 n=18 | 91% 5yr | $15,279 | 0.19× | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 45 | University of New Hampshire-Main CampusNH · Bachelor's | $81,768 n=18 | 91% 5yr | – | – | Above +84% | – |
| 46 | Oakland Community CollegeMI · UG cert | $81,626 n=43 | 100% 5yr | – | – | Above +133% | Clears 2/2 |
| 47 | National UniversityCA · Bachelor's | $81,299 n=113 | 57% | $25,000 | 0.31× | Above +111% | Clears 2/2 |
| 48 | Colorado Mesa UniversityCO · UG cert | $80,359 n=30 | 100% 1yr | $9,500 | 0.12× | Above +93% | – |
| 49 | Sacred Heart UniversityCT · Master's | $80,320 n=21 | – | $31,538 | 0.39× | Above +7% | – |
| 50 | Colorado State University GlobalCO · Master's | $80,306 n=51 | 90% 5yr | $47,837 | 0.60× | Above +19% | Below 1/2 |
| 51 | Jamestown Community CollegeNY · UG cert | $80,192 n=31 | 97% 5yr | $9,500 | 0.12× | Above +111% | Clears 2/2 |
| 52 | Fisher CollegeMA · Bachelor's | $80,136 n=42 | 78% 1yr | $26,500 | 0.33× | Above +84% | – |
| 53 | George Washington UniversityDC · Bachelor's | $80,070 n=45 | 95% 5yr | $19,500 | 0.24× | Above +122% | Clears 2/2 |
| 54 | Community College of Baltimore CountyMD · UG cert | $79,891 n=68 | 92% 5yr | – | – | Above +90% | Clears 2/2 |
| 55 | Washtenaw Community CollegeMI · UG cert | $79,711 n=21 | 77% 5yr | – | – | Above +127% | Clears 2/2 |
| 56 | Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaMN · Bachelor's | $79,464 n=29 | 93% 5yr | $20,125 | 0.25× | Above +99% | Clears 2/2 |
| 57 | Yuba CollegeCA · UG cert | $79,313 n=22 | – | – | – | Above +106% | – |
| 58 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNY · Master's | $79,246 n=110 | 93% 5yr | $25,801 | 0.33× | Above +12% | Below 1/2 |
| 59 | Boston UniversityMA · Master's | $79,216 n=169 | 75% | $39,700 | 0.50× | Above +5% | Below 1/2 |
| 60 | Rasmussen University-MinnesotaMN · UG cert | $79,160 n=70 | 98% 5yr | $6,515 | 0.08× | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 61 | Quinnipiac UniversityCT · Bachelor's | $79,098 n=44 | 91% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.34× | Above +87% | Clears 2/2 |
| 62 | Western Illinois UniversityIL · Master's | $78,861 n=31 | 97% 5yr | $36,796 | 0.47× | Above +15% | Clears 2/2 |
| 63 | Alvin Community CollegeTX · UG cert | $78,781 n=24 | 89% 1yr | – | – | Above +120% | – |
| 64 | University of New HavenCT · Master's | $78,739 n=171 | 97% 5yr | $35,415 | 0.45× | Above +5% | Below 1/2 |
| 65 | St. John's University-New YorkNY · Master's | $78,510 n=65 | 93% 5yr | $29,573 | 0.38× | Above +11% | Below 1/2 |
| 66 | Palm Beach State CollegeFL · UG cert | $78,216 n=153 | 80% | $4,892 | 0.06× | Above +132% | Clears 2/2 |
| 67 | Trinity Christian CollegeIL · Bachelor's | $78,165 n=17 | – | – | – | Above +107% | – |
| 68 | Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · Master's | $78,014 n=282 | 56% | $36,115 | 0.46× | Above +27% | Below 1/2 |
| 69 | Arizona State University Digital ImmersionAZ · Master's | $78,014 n=282 | 56% | $36,115 | 0.46× | Above +27% | Below 1/2 |
| 70 | Southwestern Illinois CollegeIL · UG cert | $77,912 n=24 | 83% 5yr | $7,358 | 0.09× | Above +107% | Clears 2/2 |
| 71 | Ulster County Community CollegeNY · UG cert | $77,774 n=55 | 98% 5yr | $4,850 | 0.06× | Above +104% | Clears 2/2 |
| 72 | Laredo CollegeTX · UG cert | $77,575 n=43 | 94% 5yr | – | – | Above +117% | Clears 2/2 |
| 73 | Northeastern UniversityMA · Bachelor's | $77,477 n=50 | 90% 5yr | $20,889 | 0.27× | Above +78% | Clears 2/2 |
| 74 | Lamar Institute of TechnologyTX · UG cert | $76,188 n=31 | 88% 5yr | – | – | Above +113% | Clears 2/2 |
| 75 | Anna Maria CollegeMA · Bachelor's | $76,013 n=16 | 94% 5yr | $25,500 | 0.34× | Above +75% | Clears 2/2 |
| 76 | Rutgers University-CamdenNJ · Master's | $75,983 n=33 | 76% 1yr | $30,750 | 0.41× | Below -1% | – |
| 77 | Rutgers University-New BrunswickNJ · Master's | $75,983 n=33 | 76% 1yr | $30,750 | 0.41× | Below -1% | – |
| 78 | Rutgers University-NewarkNJ · Master's | $75,983 n=33 | 76% 1yr | $30,750 | 0.41× | Below -1% | – |
| 79 | Roger Williams UniversityRI · Master's | $75,846 n=22 | 86% 1yr | – | – | Above +15% | – |
| 80 | Excelsior UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $75,828 n=49 | 100% 5yr | $14,583 | 0.19× | Above +99% | Clears 2/2 |
| 81 | Central Connecticut State UniversityCT · Master's | $75,636 n=20 | – | – | – | Above +1% | – |
| 82 | Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · Grad cert | $75,547 n=23 | – | – | – | Above +23% | – |
| 83 | Arizona State University Digital ImmersionAZ · Grad cert | $75,547 n=23 | – | – | – | Above +23% | – |
| 84 | Nichols CollegeMA · Bachelor's | $75,321 n=44 | 92% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.36× | Above +73% | Clears 2/2 |
| 85 | Bridgewater State UniversityMA · Master's | $75,101 n=24 | 91% 1yr | – | – | Below -1% | – |
| 86 | Liberty UniversityVA · Master's | $75,034 n=247 | 45% | $30,969 | 0.41× | Above +6% | Below 1/2 |
| 87 | Central Christian College of KansasKS · Bachelor's | $74,997 n=88 | 95% 5yr | $31,250 | 0.42× | Above +106% | Clears 2/2 |
| 88 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNY · Post-bacc cert | $74,889 n=21 | – | – | – | Above +5% | – |
| 89 | Manatee Technical CollegeFL · UG cert | $74,620 n=27 | 95% 1yr | – | – | Above +121% | – |
| 90 | University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleWI · Master's | $74,581 n=34 | 93% 1yr | $31,763 | 0.43× | Above +21% | – |
| 91 | Xavier UniversityOH · Master's | $74,465 n=23 | 91% 1yr | $30,750 | 0.41× | Above +19% | – |
| 92 | Colorado Mountain CollegeCO · UG cert | $74,157 n=40 | 93% 5yr | $5,250 | 0.07× | Above +78% | Clears 2/2 |
| 93 | Seattle UniversityWA · Bachelor's | $74,018 n=28 | 100% 5yr | $19,702 | 0.27× | Above +74% | – |
| 94 | Hennepin Technical CollegeMN · UG cert | $73,991 n=233 | 91% | $5,329 | 0.07× | Above +85% | Clears 2/2 |
| 95 | Pima Community CollegeAZ · UG cert | $73,427 n=51 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +100% | – |
| 96 | Fort Myers Technical CollegeFL · UG cert | $73,379 n=28 | 83% 5yr | – | – | Above +117% | Clears 2/2 |
| 97 | Great Oaks Career CampusesOH · UG cert | $73,204 n=48 | 92% 5yr | $6,992 | 0.10× | Above +99% | Clears 2/2 |
| 98 | Concordia University-Saint PaulMN · Bachelor's | $73,060 n=43 | 89% 5yr | $23,112 | 0.32× | Above +83% | Clears 2/2 |
| 99 | Marymount UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $73,058 n=34 | 66% 1yr | $25,000 | 0.34× | Above +92% | Clears 2/2 |
| 100 | Yavapai CollegeAZ · UG cert | $72,868 n=38 | 100% 5yr | – | – | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 101 | Prince George's Community CollegeMD · Associate | $72,849 n=21 | 82% 5yr | $8,234 | 0.11× | Above +73% | Clears 2/2 |
| 102 | Galveston CollegeTX · UG cert | $72,848 n=16 | 94% 5yr | – | – | Above +104% | Clears 2/2 |
| 103 | Siena Heights UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $72,791 n=95 | 100% 5yr | $19,286 | 0.27× | Above +108% | Clears 2/2 |
| 104 | Florida State UniversityFL · Master's | $72,705 n=85 | 95% 5yr | $41,000 | 0.56× | Above +31% | Below 1/2 |
| 105 | University of Houston-DowntownTX · Master's | $72,529 n=32 | 83% 5yr | $40,760 | 0.56× | Above +11% | Clears 2/2 |
| 106 | Nova Southeastern UniversityFL · Bachelor's | $71,972 n=17 | – | $23,024 | 0.32× | Above +113% | Clears 2/2 |
| 107 | Mercer UniversityGA · Bachelor's | $71,602 n=33 | 85% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.35× | Above +103% | Clears 2/2 |
| 108 | The University of Texas at ArlingtonTX · Master's | $71,022 n=52 | 91% 5yr | $36,251 | 0.51× | Above +8% | Below 1/2 |
| 109 | Marian UniversityWI · Bachelor's | $70,934 n=18 | 84% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.38× | Above +82% | Clears 2/2 |
| 110 | University of South FloridaFL · Master's | $70,885 n=26 | 95% 5yr | $39,162 | 0.55× | Above +28% | Clears 2/2 |
| 111 | Roger Williams UniversityRI · Bachelor's | $70,747 n=109 | 94% 5yr | $26,000 | 0.37× | Above +69% | Clears 2/2 |
| 112 | Minnesota North CollegeMN · UG cert | $70,584 n=32 | 93% 1yr | – | – | Above +77% | – |
| 113 | Camden County CollegeNJ · UG cert | $70,397 n=157 | 94% 5yr | $8,125 | 0.12× | Above +76% | Clears 2/2 |
| 114 | Columbia Southern UniversityAL · Bachelor's | $70,354 n=205 | 100% | $20,209 | 0.29× | Above +104% | Clears 2/2 |
| 115 | Franklin Pierce UniversityNH · Bachelor's | $70,125 n=57 | 93% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.39× | Above +58% | Clears 2/2 |
| 116 | Norwich UniversityVT · Bachelor's | $70,075 n=157 | 87% 5yr | $26,000 | 0.37× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 117 | Molloy UniversityNY · Master's | $70,003 n=17 | – | – | – | Below -1% | Below 2/2 |
| 118 | Wayne State UniversityMI · Master's | $69,900 n=18 | 81% 1yr | $32,746 | 0.47× | Above +11% | – |
| 119 | Utica UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $69,898 n=82 | 89% 5yr | $24,345 | 0.35× | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 120 | University of Maryland Global CampusMD · Bachelor's | $69,848 n=251 | 67% | $20,406 | 0.29× | Above +66% | Clears 2/2 |
| 121 | Austin Community College DistrictTX · UG cert | $69,828 n=29 | 92% 5yr | – | – | Above +95% | Clears 2/2 |
| 122 | Anderson UniversitySC · Master's | $69,725 n=16 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +22% | – |
| 123 | Merrimack CollegeMA · Bachelor's | $69,615 n=45 | 88% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.39× | Above +60% | Clears 2/2 |
| 124 | Indian River State CollegeFL · UG cert | $69,613 n=69 | 88% 5yr | $4,500 | 0.07× | Above +106% | Clears 2/2 |
| 125 | Herzing University-AkronOH · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +89% | Clears 2/2 |
| 126 | Herzing University-AtlantaGA · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +97% | Clears 2/2 |
| 127 | Herzing University-BirminghamAL · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +102% | Clears 2/2 |
| 128 | Herzing University-BrookfieldWI · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 129 | Herzing University-KenoshaWI · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 130 | Herzing University-MadisonWI · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 131 | Herzing University-MinneapolisMN · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +74% | Clears 2/2 |
| 132 | Herzing University-New OrleansLA · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +100% | Clears 2/2 |
| 133 | Herzing University-OrlandoFL · Bachelor's | $69,601 n=100 | 87% 5yr | $19,310 | 0.28× | Above +106% | Clears 2/2 |
| 134 | American Public University SystemWV · Bachelor's | $69,546 n=370 | 66% | $20,888 | 0.30× | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 135 | Loyola University ChicagoIL · Master's | $69,541 n=17 | – | – | – | Above +2% | – |
| 136 | University of BaltimoreMD · Master's | $69,541 n=20 | – | $45,750 | 0.66× | Below -8% | – |
| 137 | Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeWI · UG cert | $69,512 n=71 | 86% 5yr | $11,000 | 0.16× | Above +78% | Clears 2/2 |
| 138 | George Mason UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $69,511 n=401 | 70% | $17,750 | 0.26× | Above +83% | Clears 2/2 |
| 139 | Faulkner UniversityAL · Master's | $69,371 n=70 | 100% 1yr | $20,497 | 0.29× | Above +21% | – |
| 140 | Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsOH · UG cert | $69,254 n=68 | 78% 1yr | $6,957 | 0.10× | Above +88% | – |
| 141 | University of Nebraska at OmahaNE · Master's | $68,898 n=28 | 85% 5yr | $39,068 | 0.57× | Above +18% | Clears 2/2 |
| 142 | Lynn UniversityFL · Bachelor's | $68,824 n=21 | 90% 5yr | $17,250 | 0.25× | Above +104% | Clears 2/2 |
| 143 | Monroe UniversityNY · Master's | $68,809 n=30 | 88% 5yr | $33,013 | 0.48× | Below -3% | Below 2/2 |
| 144 | Mount Mercy UniversityIA · Master's | $68,575 n=17 | 76% 1yr | $28,246 | 0.41× | Above +16% | – |
| 145 | Utah Valley UniversityUT · Bachelor's | $68,296 n=72 | 100% | $19,586 | 0.29× | Above +72% | Clears 2/2 |
| 146 | Southwestern Illinois CollegeIL · Associate | $68,288 n=18 | 100% | $10,155 | 0.15× | Above +81% | Clears 2/2 |
| 147 | Lake Region State CollegeND · UG cert | $68,205 n=50 | 91% 5yr | $4,750 | 0.07× | Above +66% | Clears 2/2 |
| 148 | Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeMN · UG cert | $67,981 n=202 | 93% 5yr | – | – | Above +70% | Clears 2/2 |
| 149 | Northcentral Technical CollegeWI · UG cert | $67,938 n=22 | 86% 1yr | $4,750 | 0.07× | Above +74% | – |
| 150 | Reinhardt UniversityGA · Bachelor's | $67,847 n=20 | – | $30,000 | 0.44× | Above +92% | – |
| 151 | Monmouth UniversityNJ · Bachelor's | $67,842 n=103 | 88% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.40× | Above +70% | Clears 2/2 |
| 152 | Missouri Baptist UniversityMO · Master's | $67,705 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +17% | – |
| 153 | Salve Regina UniversityRI · Bachelor's | $67,622 n=66 | 95% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.40× | Above +61% | Clears 2/2 |
| 154 | Grand Rapids Community CollegeMI · UG cert | $67,559 n=101 | 88% 5yr | $9,000 | 0.13× | Above +93% | Clears 2/2 |
| 155 | Minot State UniversityND · Bachelor's | $67,554 n=34 | 87% 5yr | $15,753 | 0.23× | Above +65% | Clears 2/2 |
| 156 | Polaris Career CenterOH · UG cert | $67,471 n=25 | 96% 5yr | $7,500 | 0.11× | Above +83% | Clears 2/2 |
| 157 | Westfield State UniversityMA · Bachelor's | $67,363 n=311 | 75% | $21,500 | 0.32× | Above +55% | Clears 2/2 |
| 158 | Southern New Hampshire UniversityNH · Master's | $67,346 n=229 | 37% | $41,708 | 0.62× | Below +0% | Below 2/2 |
| 159 | Bowie State UniversityMD · Bachelor's | $67,303 n=107 | 94% 5yr | $21,500 | 0.32× | Above +60% | Clears 2/2 |
| 160 | Centenary UniversityNJ · Bachelor's | $67,181 n=39 | 87% 5yr | $20,000 | 0.30× | Above +68% | Clears 2/2 |
| 161 | Mid-State Technical CollegeWI · UG cert | $67,116 n=20 | 94% 5yr | – | – | Above +72% | Clears 2/2 |
| 162 | Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeMN · Associate | $67,066 n=104 | 100% | $12,000 | 0.18× | Above +68% | Clears 2/2 |
| 163 | Saint Ambrose UniversityIA · Master's | $67,022 n=25 | 79% 1yr | $22,054 | 0.33× | Above +13% | – |
| 164 | East Carolina UniversityNC · Master's | $66,995 n=28 | 100% 1yr | – | – | Above +14% | – |
| 165 | Hillsborough Community CollegeFL · UG cert | $66,994 n=238 | 49% | $8,127 | 0.12× | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 166 | Saint Edward's UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $66,986 n=23 | 86% 5yr | $23,974 | 0.36× | Above +87% | Clears 2/2 |
| 167 | American UniversityDC · Bachelor's | $66,970 n=51 | 87% 5yr | $23,250 | 0.35× | Above +86% | Clears 2/2 |
| 168 | Sonoma State UniversityCA · Bachelor's | $66,892 n=69 | 84% 5yr | $20,000 | 0.30× | Above +74% | Clears 2/2 |
| 169 | Felician UniversityNJ · Bachelor's | $66,879 n=27 | – | $26,000 | 0.39× | Above +68% | Clears 2/2 |
| 170 | Saint Cloud State UniversityMN · Bachelor's | $66,850 n=129 | 88% | $18,250 | 0.27× | Above +67% | Clears 2/2 |
| 171 | Pikes Peak State CollegeCO · UG cert | $66,830 n=57 | 88% 5yr | $3,500 | 0.05× | Above +61% | Clears 2/2 |
| 172 | Johnson County Community CollegeKS · UG cert | $66,787 n=66 | 93% 5yr | – | – | Above +83% | Clears 2/2 |
| 173 | Western Connecticut State UniversityCT · Bachelor's | $66,510 n=117 | 95% | $24,000 | 0.36× | Above +58% | Clears 2/2 |
| 174 | Wayne County Schools Career CenterOH · UG cert | $66,401 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +80% | – |
| 175 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma CityOK · Associate | $66,287 n=30 | 78% 5yr | $11,994 | 0.18× | Above +87% | Clears 2/2 |
| 176 | Kent State University at KentOH · Master's | $66,266 n=36 | – | $38,616 | 0.58× | Above +5% | – |
| 177 | University of Massachusetts-LowellMA · Bachelor's | $66,258 n=315 | 41% | $21,502 | 0.33× | Above +52% | Clears 2/2 |
| 178 | Excelsior UniversityNY · Associate | $66,211 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +74% | – |
| 179 | Florida State College at JacksonvilleFL · UG cert | $66,209 n=64 | 91% 5yr | – | – | Above +96% | Clears 2/2 |
| 180 | Tiffin UniversityOH · Bachelor's | $66,059 n=68 | 91% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.41× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 181 | Columbia Southern UniversityAL · Associate | $66,000 n=157 | 76% | $12,140 | 0.18× | Above +91% | Clears 2/2 |
| 182 | North Hennepin Community CollegeMN · Associate | $65,910 n=73 | 59% | $22,625 | 0.34× | Above +65% | Clears 2/2 |
| 183 | Marist UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $65,881 n=69 | 94% 5yr | $25,954 | 0.39× | Above +73% | Clears 2/2 |
| 184 | New Mexico Junior CollegeNM · UG cert | $65,768 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +102% | – |
| 185 | High Point UniversityNC · Bachelor's | $65,607 n=48 | – | – | – | Above +91% | – |
| 186 | California Baptist UniversityCA · Bachelor's | $65,603 n=77 | 88% 5yr | $26,000 | 0.40× | Above +71% | Clears 2/2 |
| 187 | Worcester State UniversityMA · Bachelor's | $65,588 n=184 | 88% 5yr | $21,050 | 0.32× | Above +51% | Clears 2/2 |
| 188 | Citadel Military College of South CarolinaSC · Bachelor's | $65,574 n=103 | 100% | $24,189 | 0.37× | Above +91% | Clears 2/2 |
| 189 | Texas State UniversityTX · Master's | $65,491 n=22 | 100% 5yr | – | – | Below +0% | Below 2/2 |
| 190 | Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionIN · Master's | $65,434 n=19 | 88% 5yr | $45,296 | 0.69× | Above +12% | Below 1/2 |
| 191 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalIN · Master's | $65,434 n=19 | 88% 5yr | $45,296 | 0.69× | Above +12% | – |
| 192 | National UniversityCA · Master's | $65,405 n=36 | 91% 5yr | $35,759 | 0.55× | Below -13% | Below 2/2 |
| 193 | Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical SchoolsOH · UG cert | $65,241 n=29 | 89% 5yr | $4,558 | 0.07× | Above +77% | Clears 2/2 |
| 194 | Columbus State UniversityGA · UG cert | $65,062 n=45 | 74% 5yr | $9,500 | 0.15× | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 195 | North Park UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $65,032 n=24 | 88% 5yr | $20,000 | 0.31× | Above +72% | Clears 2/2 |
| 196 | Northland Community and Technical CollegeMN · Associate | $64,953 n=29 | 84% 1yr | $12,000 | 0.18× | Above +63% | Clears 2/2 |
| 197 | Tarleton State UniversityTX · Master's | $64,860 n=28 | 94% 5yr | $30,573 | 0.47× | Below -1% | Below 1/2 |
| 198 | Indiana University-IndianapolisIN · Master's | $64,843 n=20 | 94% 5yr | $20,500 | 0.32× | Above +11% | Clears 2/2 |
| 199 | California State University-East BayCA · Bachelor's | $64,835 n=236 | 54% | $15,000 | 0.23× | Above +69% | Clears 2/2 |
| 200 | Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFL · Master's | $64,691 n=35 | 90% 5yr | $61,500 | 0.95× | Above +17% | Below 1/2 |
| 201 | College of the MainlandTX · UG cert | $64,671 n=23 | 80% 1yr | – | – | Above +81% | – |
| 202 | Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMN · Bachelor's | $64,654 n=25 | 95% 5yr | $26,000 | 0.40× | Above +62% | Clears 2/2 |
| 203 | Inver Hills Community CollegeMN · Associate | $64,621 n=50 | 85% 5yr | $17,000 | 0.26× | Above +62% | Clears 2/2 |
| 204 | Minnesota State University-MankatoMN · Bachelor's | $64,585 n=150 | 100% | $21,500 | 0.33× | Above +62% | Clears 2/2 |
| 205 | Grand Rapids Community CollegeMI · Associate | $64,550 n=79 | 62% 5yr | $11,600 | 0.18× | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 206 | Waynesburg UniversityPA · Master's | $64,508 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +0% | – |
| 207 | Wor-Wic Community CollegeMD · UG cert | $64,504 n=50 | 85% 5yr | – | – | Above +53% | Clears 2/2 |
| 208 | Metropolitan State UniversityMN · Bachelor's | $64,481 n=211 | 66% | $16,146 | 0.25× | Above +61% | Clears 2/2 |
| 209 | Curry CollegeMA · Bachelor's | $64,406 n=111 | 87% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.39× | Above +48% | Clears 2/2 |
| 210 | University of Northwestern-St PaulMN · Bachelor's | $64,339 n=20 | – | $19,500 | 0.30× | Above +61% | Clears 2/2 |
| 211 | University of Cincinnati-Main CampusOH · Master's | $64,278 n=250 | 94% 5yr | $38,151 | 0.59× | Above +2% | Below 1/2 |
| 212 | Bridgewater State UniversityMA · Bachelor's | $64,178 n=308 | 76% | $24,135 | 0.38× | Above +48% | Clears 2/2 |
| 213 | Columbia Southern UniversityAL · Master's | $64,135 n=33 | 91% 5yr | $39,585 | 0.62× | Above +12% | Clears 2/2 |
| 214 | Jefferson CollegeMO · Associate | $64,131 n=33 | 90% 5yr | $8,250 | 0.13× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 215 | Arapahoe Community CollegeCO · UG cert | $64,108 n=57 | 92% 5yr | $5,035 | 0.08× | Above +54% | Clears 2/2 |
| 216 | DeSales UniversityPA · Bachelor's | $64,020 n=50 | 78% 1yr | $27,000 | 0.42× | Above +70% | Clears 2/2 |
| 217 | St. John's University-New YorkNY · Bachelor's | $63,978 n=207 | 75% | $25,552 | 0.40× | Above +68% | Clears 2/2 |
| 218 | San Francisco State UniversityCA · Bachelor's | $63,764 n=268 | 73% | $14,992 | 0.23× | Above +66% | Clears 2/2 |
| 219 | Mohawk Valley Community CollegeNY · UG cert | $63,717 n=17 | – | – | – | Above +68% | – |
| 220 | EHOVE Career CenterOH · UG cert | $63,708 n=22 | 95% 5yr | $5,517 | 0.09× | Above +73% | Clears 2/2 |
| 221 | Lakeshore Technical CollegeWI · Associate | $63,684 n=23 | – | – | – | Above +63% | – |
| 222 | Pace UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $63,514 n=61 | 71% 5yr | $24,098 | 0.38× | Above +67% | Clears 2/2 |
| 223 | University of ScrantonPA · Bachelor's | $63,483 n=39 | 88% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.42× | Above +68% | Clears 2/2 |
| 224 | Lamar UniversityTX · Master's | $63,452 n=78 | 95% 5yr | $17,207 | 0.27× | Below -3% | Below 2/2 |
| 225 | California Lutheran UniversityCA · Bachelor's | $63,433 n=21 | 89% 5yr | $20,000 | 0.32× | Above +65% | Clears 2/2 |
| 226 | University of Washington-Seattle CampusWA · Bachelor's | $63,311 n=74 | 81% | $11,628 | 0.18× | Above +49% | Clears 2/2 |
| 227 | University of Washington-Tacoma CampusWA · Bachelor's | $63,311 n=74 | 81% | $11,628 | 0.18× | Above +49% | Clears 2/2 |
| 228 | Shenandoah UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $63,290 n=27 | 83% 5yr | $23,250 | 0.37× | Above +66% | Clears 2/2 |
| 229 | Ridgewater CollegeMN · Associate | $63,210 n=19 | 90% 1yr | – | – | Above +58% | – |
| 230 | Southwestern CollegeKS · Bachelor's | $63,138 n=33 | 88% 5yr | – | – | Above +73% | Clears 2/2 |
| 231 | Western Illinois UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $63,125 n=506 | 70% | $24,859 | 0.39× | Above +67% | Clears 2/2 |
| 232 | Florida International UniversityFL · Master's | $63,083 n=23 | 100% 5yr | $39,438 | 0.63× | Above +14% | Clears 2/2 |
| 233 | Roosevelt UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $63,081 n=33 | 81% 5yr | $22,437 | 0.36× | Above +67% | Clears 2/2 |
| 234 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeMN · Associate | $63,056 n=48 | 82% 5yr | $9,500 | 0.15× | Above +58% | Clears 2/2 |
| 235 | Benedictine UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $63,033 n=53 | 64% 1yr | $25,000 | 0.40× | Above +67% | – |
| 236 | University of BaltimoreMD · Bachelor's | $63,032 n=147 | 96% 5yr | $17,250 | 0.27× | Above +50% | Clears 2/2 |
| 237 | Northern Virginia Community CollegeVA · Associate | $63,015 n=34 | 81% 5yr | $22,250 | 0.35× | Above +66% | Clears 2/2 |
| 238 | Amarillo CollegeTX · UG cert | $62,999 n=23 | 82% 5yr | – | – | Above +76% | Clears 2/2 |
| 239 | Bethel UniversityTN · Bachelor's | $62,967 n=214 | 49% | $28,908 | 0.46× | Above +80% | Clears 2/2 |
| 240 | Jefferson CollegeMO · UG cert | $62,876 n=17 | – | – | – | Above +76% | – |
| 241 | Sandusky Career CenterOH · UG cert | $62,872 n=18 | – | – | – | Above +71% | – |
| 242 | University of Sioux FallsSD · Bachelor's | $62,792 n=31 | 64% 1yr | $23,250 | 0.37× | Above +70% | – |
| 243 | Southern Arkansas University TechAR · UG cert | $62,781 n=34 | – | – | – | Above +84% | – |
| 244 | Wichita State UniversityKS · Master's | $62,768 n=22 | 89% 5yr | $26,994 | 0.43× | Above +7% | Below 1/2 |
| 245 | Washington State UniversityWA · Bachelor's | $62,747 n=191 | 85% | $19,538 | 0.31× | Above +47% | Clears 2/2 |
| 246 | Michigan State UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $62,715 n=214 | 89% | $25,000 | 0.40× | Above +79% | Clears 2/2 |
| 247 | Capella UniversityMN · Master's | $62,676 n=106 | 84% | $42,081 | 0.67× | Below -8% | Below 2/2 |
| 248 | Saint Leo UniversityFL · Master's | $62,658 n=267 | 56% | $56,375 | 0.90× | Above +13% | Below 1/2 |
| 249 | Lewis UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $62,640 n=149 | 50% | $17,526 | 0.28× | Above +66% | Clears 2/2 |
| 250 | Oakland City UniversityIN · Bachelor's | $62,595 n=31 | 86% 5yr | $18,750 | 0.30× | Above +67% | Clears 2/2 |
Showing the top 250 of 1419 institution-programs by median earnings; 1169 lower-earning programs are omitted from the table for length.
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years, the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
By state, median earnings, 4 yrs out
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63,775 | 40 |
| Washington | $62,747 | 9 |
| Maryland | $61,348 | 15 |
| Rhode Island | $61,128 | 11 |
| Massachusetts | $60,560 | 42 |
| New Hampshire | $60,513 | 10 |
| Utah | $60,008 | 5 |
| Colorado | $59,942 | 24 |
| Connecticut | $59,785 | 14 |
| District of Columbia | $59,708 | 7 |
| Wisconsin | $59,438 | 42 |
| Kansas | $59,387 | 11 |
| North Dakota | $59,368 | 6 |
| Illinois | $58,145 | 40 |
| Michigan | $56,926 | 41 |
| Oregon | $56,789 | 6 |
| Vermont | $55,805 | 4 |
| Iowa | $55,598 | 16 |
| Nebraska | $55,421 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,902 | 77 |
| Maine | $54,649 | 5 |
| Florida | $54,625 | 68 |
| Arizona | $54,111 | 29 |
| New Jersey | $54,071 | 44 |
| Alabama | $53,916 | 25 |
States with at least 3 reporting Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, by median graduate earnings.
Frequently asked
Which colleges have the highest-paying Criminal Justice and Corrections programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in this dataset are University of San Diego ($148,025), Curry College ($136,583), University of Louisville ($132,191). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Criminal Justice and Corrections programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 78 of the 1419 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.