Criminal Justice and Corrections at Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Clark Atlanta University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark Atlanta 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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| 557 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $47,627 | $49,304 | #553 | $30,200 |
| 558 | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | $47,199 | $50,636 | #514 | $36,510 |
| 559 | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN | $47,199 | $50,636 | #515 | $36,510 |
| 560 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $47,012 | $48,667 | #568 | $27,715 |
| 561 | Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,981 | $43,936 | #634 | $38,817 |
| 562 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $46,914 | $50,064 | #531 | $32,631 |
| 563 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,799 | $56,782 | #299 | $27,101 |
Other Majors at Clark Atlanta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $54,657 | $27,016 | #142 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,911 | $30,518 | #993 of 1176 |
| Biology | $45,413 | $24,763 | #781 of 841 |
| Psychology | $45,368 | $22,328 | #785 of 1027 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,498 | $25,194 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,335 | $21,413 | #157 of 158 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $28,554 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,420 | $20,974 | #297 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark Atlanta University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,715 one year after graduating and $47,012 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark Atlanta University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Clark Atlanta University ranks #560 by median pay four years after graduation, and #568 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Clark Atlanta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Clark Atlanta 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.