Criminal Justice and Corrections at Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Oakland City 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 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland City 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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| 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 |
| 92 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $62,472 | $70,737 | #27 | — |
Other Majors at Oakland City University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,123 | — | #330 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,663 | $49,245 | #846 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland City University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,038 one year after graduating and $62,595 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland City University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Oakland City University ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Oakland City 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 $18,750.
← All data for Oakland City 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.