Criminal Justice and Corrections at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
Albany State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albany State 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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| 507 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $49,480 | $48,614 | #572 | $38,352 |
| 508 | Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | $49,426 | $52,745 | #438 | — |
| 509 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $49,389 | $50,214 | #525 | $39,445 |
| 510 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,310 | $51,046 | #501 | $31,868 |
| 511 | Webber International University Babson Park, FL | $49,224 | $52,393 | #453 | — |
| 512 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $49,201 | $56,954 | #291 | $35,872 |
| 513 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $49,141 | $46,772 | #611 | $38,416 |
Other Majors at Albany State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,799 | $77,491 | #431 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,909 | — | #158 of 253 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,046 | — | #159 of 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,363 | — | #783 of 796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,264 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,782 | $39,031 | #175 of 680 |
| Marketing | $50,366 | $37,120 | #495 of 516 |
| Biology | $49,440 | $30,588 | #701 of 841 |
| Social Work | $49,331 | — | #304 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,246 | $35,784 | #1101 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,777 | — | #400 of 476 |
| Education | $41,282 | $28,034 | #25 of 27 |
| Psychology | $41,153 | $26,187 | #942 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,265 | — | #638 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $29,798 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albany State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,868 one year after graduating and $49,310 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albany State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Albany State University ranks #510 by median pay four years after graduation, and #501 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Albany State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,000.
← All data for Albany State 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.