Criminal Justice and Corrections at Shorter University
Rome, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Shorter University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shorter 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 |
| … | |||||
| 265 | Bluefield University Bluefield, VA | $56,811 | $51,732 | #480 | $41,005 |
| 266 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $56,791 | $57,740 | #251 | $34,556 |
| 267 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $56,685 | $51,617 | #485 | $36,254 |
| 268 | Shorter University Rome, GA | $56,677 | $58,672 | #201 | $34,829 |
| 269 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $56,668 | $49,733 | #539 | $40,844 |
| 270 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $56,662 | $58,221 | #219 | $47,987 |
| 271 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $56,660 | $60,786 | #140 | $45,984 |
Other Majors at Shorter University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,924 | $69,009 | #864 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,873 | $47,140 | #634 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,887 | — | #278 of 476 |
| Human Services | $50,113 | $30,167 | #38 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,864 | $39,460 | #244 of 680 |
| Psychology | $46,272 | — | #737 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,558 | $24,291 | #577 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shorter University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,829 one year after graduating and $56,677 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shorter University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Shorter University ranks #268 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Shorter University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
← All data for Shorter University · 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.