Criminal Justice and Corrections at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Athens 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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| 552 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $47,743 | $48,541 | #575 | $31,823 |
| 553 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $47,695 | $51,139 | #499 | $38,014 |
| 554 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $47,695 | $51,139 | #500 | $38,014 |
| 555 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,683 | $54,124 | #395 | — |
| 556 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $47,681 | $48,478 | #578 | $33,304 |
| 557 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $47,627 | $49,304 | #553 | $30,200 |
| 558 | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | $47,199 | $50,636 | #514 | $36,510 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,683 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Athens State University ranks #555 by median pay four years after graduation, and #395 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378).
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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.