Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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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| 613 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $44,849 | $41,943 | #646 | — |
| 614 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $44,723 | $51,770 | #477 | $33,494 |
| 615 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $44,607 | $45,352 | #623 | $36,532 |
| 616 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $44,523 | $52,467 | #450 | $28,541 |
| 617 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $44,274 | $45,833 | #621 | $31,119 |
| 618 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $44,267 | $51,242 | #496 | $30,559 |
| 619 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $44,176 | $40,226 | #651 | $46,005 |
Other Majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,685 | $58,870 | #25 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,185 | $67,213 | #947 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,952 | $26,671 | #433 of 459 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $55,787 | $41,325 | #64 of 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,923 | $44,843 | #220 of 345 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $48,773 | — | #17 of 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,662 | $29,854 | #452 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,979 | $34,910 | #261 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,771 | $40,138 | #795 of 796 |
| Biology | $44,873 | $26,044 | #793 of 841 |
| Psychology | $42,925 | $31,426 | #878 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,843 | $37,590 | #625 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,931 | $30,901 | #459 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,649 | $22,016 | #288 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,938 | — | #414 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,541 one year after graduating and $44,523 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #616 by median pay four years after graduation, and #450 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,199.
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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.