Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Southeastern University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeastern 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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| 536 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $48,443 | $51,986 | #461 | $33,829 |
| 537 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $48,437 | $54,845 | #367 | $32,041 |
| 538 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $48,349 | $49,658 | #541 | $35,003 |
| 539 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $48,343 | $51,455 | #490 | $41,291 |
| 540 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $48,341 | $50,043 | #532 | $37,856 |
| 541 | Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | $48,315 | $51,804 | #476 | $32,331 |
| 542 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $48,209 | $53,456 | #417 | $34,447 |
Other Majors at Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,909 | $70,612 | #962 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,827 | $34,939 | #937 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,318 | $38,260 | #49 of 158 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,899 | $27,983 | #363 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,697 | $47,966 | #127 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,194 | — | #199 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,334 | $42,582 | #272 of 680 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $49,310 | $33,096 | #1 of 5 |
| Psychology | $48,011 | $26,915 | #649 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $48,006 | $32,373 | #55 of 94 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,427 | $25,994 | #510 of 610 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $44,106 | $29,809 | #16 of 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $30,430 | $35,209 | #29 of 29 |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | $29,713 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,291 one year after graduating and $48,343 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southeastern University ranks #539 by median pay four years after graduation, and #490 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,374.
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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.