Criminal Justice and Corrections at California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 168 graduates a year
California State University-Bakersfield graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Bakersfield 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 |
| … | |||||
| 368 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY | $53,778 | $51,186 | #497 | $37,702 |
| 369 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $53,738 | $57,669 | #258 | $36,155 |
| 370 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $53,736 | $56,524 | #305 | $37,641 |
| 371 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $53,715 | $48,877 | #566 | — |
| 372 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $53,615 | $48,271 | #579 | $41,520 |
| 373 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $53,602 | $48,810 | #567 | $31,335 |
| 374 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $53,597 | $51,013 | #502 | $35,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Bakersfield criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Bakersfield rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, California State University-Bakersfield ranks #371 by median pay four years after graduation, and #566 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at California State University-Bakersfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.