Criminal Justice and Corrections at Clayton State University
Morrow, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Clayton State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clayton 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 |
| … | |||||
| 554 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $47,695 | $51,139 | #500 | $38,014 |
| 555 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,683 | $54,124 | #395 | — |
| 556 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $47,681 | $48,478 | #578 | $33,304 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Clayton State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clayton State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,200 one year after graduating and $47,627 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clayton State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Clayton State University ranks #557 by median pay four years after graduation, and #553 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Clayton State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.