Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Dalton State College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Dalton State College 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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| 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 |
| 543 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $48,174 | $48,993 | #562 | $33,803 |
Other Majors at Dalton State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,253 | $78,830 | #557 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,902 | $51,841 | #548 of 796 |
| Marketing | $64,649 | — | #301 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,224 | — | #150 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,331 | $43,424 | #784 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $47,420 | — | #333 of 420 |
| History | $47,243 | $32,899 | #310 of 459 |
| Biology | $47,218 | $30,839 | #753 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,747 | — | #390 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,604 | $39,889 | #462 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,357 | $30,688 | #935 of 1027 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $29,594 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dalton State College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,856 one year after graduating and $48,341 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dalton State College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Dalton State College ranks #540 by median pay four years after graduation, and #532 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Dalton State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378).
← All data for Dalton State College · 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.