Criminal Justice and Corrections at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Augusta University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augusta 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 |
| … | |||||
| 478 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $50,382 | $54,067 | #397 | $35,553 |
| 479 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $50,297 | $53,484 | #414 | $37,891 |
| 480 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $50,268 | $56,439 | #313 | $39,668 |
| 481 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $50,254 | $52,023 | #458 | $29,397 |
| 482 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $50,239 | $53,914 | #400 | $29,778 |
| 483 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $50,173 | $44,036 | #633 | $36,053 |
| 484 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $50,150 | $51,832 | #468 | $38,953 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augusta University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,397 one year after graduating and $50,254 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augusta University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Augusta University ranks #481 by median pay four years after graduation, and #458 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Augusta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,973.
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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.