Criminal Justice and Corrections at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State University Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
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| 604 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $45,393 | $52,546 | #447 | $35,024 |
| 605 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $45,353 | $53,655 | #410 | — |
| 606 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $45,287 | $48,557 | #574 | $33,394 |
| 607 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $45,173 | $51,275 | #494 | $32,898 |
| 608 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $45,061 | $49,966 | #534 | $32,576 |
| 609 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,033 | $46,618 | #613 | $29,445 |
| 610 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $45,008 | $49,166 | #556 | $35,917 |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Information Science/Studies | $53,416 | $30,651 | #145 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Biology | $46,370 | $30,174 | #765 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $43,661 | $34,792 | #392 of 420 |
| Psychology | $41,766 | $22,705 | #925 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,566 | $21,996 | #639 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,142 | $17,997 | #249 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,898 one year after graduating and $45,173 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Alabama State University ranks #607 by median pay four years after graduation, and #494 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.