Criminal Justice and Corrections at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 286 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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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| 183 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $58,606 | $59,585 | #170 | $40,308 |
| 184 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $58,605 | $51,608 | #486 | $38,900 |
| 185 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $58,519 | $55,898 | #327 | $49,617 |
| 186 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $58,513 | $53,243 | #425 | $34,247 |
| 187 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $58,493 | $58,143 | #222 | $43,726 |
| 188 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $58,489 | $60,861 | #137 | $39,394 |
| 189 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $58,464 | $53,198 | #427 | $36,045 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,425 | — | $27,000 |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,247 one year after graduating and $58,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #186 by median pay four years after graduation, and #425 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.