Criminal Justice and Corrections at La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
La Sierra University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How La Sierra 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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| 363 | Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville, SC | $53,916 | $59,785 | #165 | $43,405 |
| 364 | Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch, TX | $53,916 | $54,817 | #370 | $43,405 |
| 365 | Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC | $53,916 | $47,244 | #602 | $43,405 |
| 366 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $53,902 | $49,047 | #561 | $34,885 |
| 367 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $53,821 | $54,720 | #376 | $43,186 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at La Sierra University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $69,244 | $42,213 | #3 of 420 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,153 | — | #733 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,939 | $35,477 | #905 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,711 | $25,899 | #227 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,085 | — | #275 of 476 |
| Psychology | $49,265 | — | #582 of 1027 |
| Marketing | $48,040 | — | #501 of 516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do La Sierra University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,885 one year after graduating and $53,902 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does La Sierra University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, La Sierra University ranks #366 by median pay four years after graduation, and #561 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at La Sierra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.