Criminal Justice and Corrections at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 439 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge 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 |
| … | |||||
| 342 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $54,225 | $47,592 | #592 | $22,939 |
| 343 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $54,215 | $57,705 | #255 | $40,079 |
| 344 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $54,209 | $58,174 | #220 | $31,799 |
| 345 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $54,169 | $49,290 | #554 | $34,870 |
| 346 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $54,156 | $56,352 | #315 | $42,342 |
| 347 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $54,097 | $55,001 | #360 | $32,771 |
| 348 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $54,077 | $57,018 | #285 | $34,112 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,870 one year after graduating and $54,169 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #554 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.