Criminal Justice and Corrections at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Grand View University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View 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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| 245 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $57,016 | $59,423 | #179 | $38,797 |
| 246 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $57,012 | $60,113 | #157 | $39,614 |
| 247 | Radford University Radford, VA | $56,996 | $51,900 | #463 | $35,935 |
| 248 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $56,906 | $59,858 | #162 | $45,175 |
| 249 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA | $56,877 | $57,844 | #230 | $37,240 |
| 250 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA | $56,877 | $57,844 | #231 | $37,240 |
| 251 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA | $56,877 | $57,844 | #232 | $37,240 |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Biology | $66,623 | $43,237 | #154 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,126 | $51,251 | #149 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,798 | $34,709 | #663 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $44,106 | $40,750 | #71 of 94 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,944 | $26,996 | #253 of 299 |
| Social Work | $41,210 | $40,736 | #408 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,175 one year after graduating and $56,906 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Grand View University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #162 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.