Criminal Justice and Corrections at Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Indiana University-South Bend 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 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-South Bend 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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| 440 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $51,960 | $54,067 | #398 | $38,101 |
| 441 | Brevard College Brevard, NC | $51,834 | $55,625 | #341 | $39,000 |
| 442 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $51,781 | $52,662 | #440 | $37,582 |
| 443 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $51,778 | $55,548 | #344 | $35,462 |
| 444 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $51,758 | $49,263 | #555 | $34,472 |
| 445 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $51,748 | $52,613 | #443 | $37,792 |
| 446 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $51,740 | $47,080 | #604 | $34,806 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-South Bend by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,574 | $53,743 | #173 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,541 | $67,253 | #549 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,862 | — | #111 of 253 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,275 | $48,238 | #146 of 271 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,436 | $55,314 | #68 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,512 | $38,242 | #468 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,815 | $33,716 | #324 of 476 |
| Social Work | $48,344 | $37,812 | #316 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,977 | $43,058 | #254 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,521 | $32,143 | #726 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,755 | $43,128 | #455 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,703 | $38,094 | #569 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,663 | $23,308 | #286 of 423 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,711 | $30,190 | #153 of 158 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $32,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-South Bend criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,462 one year after graduating and $51,778 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-South Bend rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Indiana University-South Bend ranks #443 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Indiana University-South Bend 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 $16,500.
← All data for Indiana University-South Bend · 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.