Criminal Justice and Corrections at Piedmont University
Demorest, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Piedmont University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Piedmont 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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| 627 | Shaw University Raleigh, NC | $43,299 | $46,466 | #615 | $25,649 |
| 628 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $43,186 | $43,921 | #635 | $33,652 |
| 629 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $43,156 | $43,877 | #636 | $34,386 |
| 630 | Piedmont University Demorest, GA | $43,125 | $44,643 | #628 | — |
| 631 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $43,110 | $43,830 | #637 | $35,708 |
| 632 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $42,932 | $46,058 | #617 | $32,381 |
| 633 | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME | $42,812 | $45,498 | #622 | $38,588 |
Other Majors at Piedmont University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,552 | $73,416 | #734 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,564 | $45,404 | #558 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,643 | $41,663 | #459 of 680 |
| Psychology | — | $23,665 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $18,680 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Piedmont University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,125 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Piedmont University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Piedmont University ranks #630 by median pay four years after graduation, and #628 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Piedmont University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378).
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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.