Criminal Justice and Corrections at Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Savannah State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Savannah 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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| 451 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $51,523 | $57,848 | #229 | $34,958 |
| 452 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $51,474 | $55,239 | #357 | $32,152 |
| 453 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $51,445 | $54,900 | #365 | $35,595 |
| 454 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $51,430 | $53,240 | #426 | $30,195 |
| 455 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $51,430 | $62,401 | #103 | $35,540 |
| 456 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $51,418 | $57,015 | #286 | $39,415 |
| 457 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $51,363 | $58,301 | #215 | $38,710 |
Other Majors at Savannah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,798 | $51,654 | #14 of 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,183 | $46,840 | #129 of 148 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $58,382 | $37,751 | #11 of 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,584 | $26,868 | #45 of 46 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,906 | — | #459 of 565 |
| Social Work | $49,360 | — | #303 of 420 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,594 | $27,763 | #65 of 82 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,957 | $30,170 | #1134 of 1176 |
| Biology | $45,983 | $26,114 | #773 of 841 |
| Sociology | $43,690 | $28,747 | #408 of 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,444 | $38,206 | #796 of 796 |
| Marketing | $42,391 | $29,976 | #511 of 516 |
| Journalism | $39,677 | $24,310 | #183 of 187 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,208 | $23,631 | #57 of 63 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $33,175 | — | #65 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Savannah State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,195 one year after graduating and $51,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Savannah State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Savannah State University ranks #454 by median pay four years after graduation, and #426 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Savannah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,031.
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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.