Criminal Justice and Corrections at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 194 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,223 | $60,584 | #147 | $38,640 |
| 195 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $58,167 | $60,526 | #149 | $42,295 |
| 196 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,156 | $57,278 | #273 | $38,163 |
| 197 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $58,155 | $62,390 | #104 | $41,295 |
| 198 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,145 | $57,127 | #279 | $38,953 |
| 199 | DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $58,145 | $59,745 | #166 | $43,091 |
| 200 | DeVry University-California Ontario, CA | $58,145 | $52,908 | #434 | $43,091 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Public Health | $53,988 | $43,356 | #137 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 | — | #385 of 660 |
| Social Work | $51,575 | $38,652 | #215 of 420 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 | $36,053 | #348 of 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 | $37,035 | #344 of 476 |
| Psychology | $45,323 | $24,061 | #787 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,295 one year after graduating and $58,155 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #197 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for Indiana University-Northwest · 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.