Criminal Justice and Corrections at Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Colorado Mesa University 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 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado Mesa 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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| 176 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,792 | $53,535 | #412 | $38,495 |
| 177 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $58,762 | $61,145 | #133 | $41,258 |
| 178 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $58,747 | $62,692 | #98 | $38,103 |
| 179 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $58,708 | $54,903 | #364 | $38,204 |
| 180 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $58,688 | $55,859 | #329 | $31,283 |
| 181 | Kean University Union, NJ | $58,644 | $51,471 | #488 | $39,408 |
| 182 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $58,636 | $57,609 | #261 | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Colorado Mesa University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,638 | $80,359 | — |
Other Majors at Colorado Mesa University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado Mesa University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,204 one year after graduating and $58,708 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado Mesa University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Colorado Mesa University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #364 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Colorado Mesa University 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 $24,000.
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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.