Criminal Justice and Corrections at Post University
Waterbury, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
Post 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 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Post 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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| 171 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $59,020 | $62,983 | #92 | $42,407 |
| 172 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $59,008 | $59,356 | #180 | $40,553 |
| 173 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $58,964 | $56,122 | #319 | $32,043 |
| 174 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $58,913 | $53,041 | #431 | $49,449 |
| 175 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $58,810 | $59,810 | #164 | $39,940 |
| 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 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Post University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $30,325 | $55,105 | $29,745 |
Other Majors at Post University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,249 | $63,383 | #116 of 166 |
| Marketing | $74,201 | $54,931 | #129 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,190 | $59,213 | #395 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,512 | $61,704 | #391 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,363 | $55,402 | #355 of 452 |
| Homeland Security | $66,145 | $53,772 | #19 of 33 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,606 | $29,592 | #232 of 610 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $51,731 | $39,838 | #33 of 39 |
| Human Services | $51,181 | $41,124 | #35 of 94 |
| Psychology | $49,393 | $31,377 | #575 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,643 | $31,627 | #134 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Post University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,449 one year after graduating and $58,913 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Post University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Post University ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #431 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Post 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 $29,000.
← All data for Post University · Methodology
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.