Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lewis University
Romeoville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Lewis University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lewis 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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| 85 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $62,792 | $67,589 | #44 | $38,858 |
| 86 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $62,747 | $57,714 | #254 | $41,020 |
| 87 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,715 | $66,126 | #56 | $40,390 |
| 88 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $62,640 | $61,543 | #124 | $37,583 |
| 89 | Oakland City University Oakland City, IN | $62,595 | $67,153 | #46 | $46,038 |
| 90 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $62,583 | $56,946 | #294 | $38,606 |
| 91 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $62,506 | $61,412 | #127 | $37,584 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Lewis University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,146 | $84,837 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Lewis University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,583 one year after graduating and $62,640 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Lewis University ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Lewis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,526.
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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.
