Criminal Justice and Corrections at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista 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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| 367 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $53,821 | $54,720 | #376 | $43,186 |
| 368 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY | $53,778 | $51,186 | #497 | $37,702 |
| 369 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $53,738 | $57,669 | #258 | $36,155 |
| 370 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $53,736 | $56,524 | #305 | $37,641 |
| 371 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $53,715 | $48,877 | #566 | — |
| 372 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $53,615 | $48,271 | #579 | $41,520 |
| 373 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $53,602 | $48,810 | #567 | $31,335 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,950 | $52,226 | #409 of 452 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,832 | — | #57 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,454 | $53,280 | #648 of 796 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Marketing | $55,330 | $42,972 | #456 of 516 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,185 | $37,138 | #184 of 207 |
| Psychology | $44,755 | $35,559 | #812 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,641 one year after graduating and $53,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #370 by median pay four years after graduation, and #305 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.