Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Fort Valley State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Valley 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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| 606 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $45,287 | $48,557 | #574 | $33,394 |
| 607 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $45,173 | $51,275 | #494 | $32,898 |
| 608 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $45,061 | $49,966 | #534 | $32,576 |
| 609 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,033 | $46,618 | #613 | $29,445 |
| 610 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $45,008 | $49,166 | #556 | $35,917 |
| 611 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $44,891 | $47,781 | #588 | $33,776 |
| 612 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,858 | $48,139 | #582 | $29,109 |
Other Majors at Fort Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,411 | $31,173 | #923 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $45,292 | $27,677 | #789 of 1027 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,881 | $49,827 | #458 of 459 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,345 | $28,794 | #47 of 49 |
| Social Work | $37,564 | $26,299 | #417 of 420 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $34,263 | — |
| Biology | — | $26,379 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,285 | $22,410 | #660 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $23,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Valley State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,445 one year after graduating and $45,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Valley State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Fort Valley State University ranks #609 by median pay four years after graduation, and #613 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Fort Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.