Criminal Justice and Corrections at Loras College
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Loras College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loras College 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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| 136 | Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS | $60,483 | $62,791 | #94 | $39,317 |
| 137 | Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA | $60,478 | $55,031 | #359 | — |
| 138 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,471 | $57,556 | #264 | $35,794 |
| 139 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $60,411 | $63,545 | #84 | $47,413 |
| 140 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $60,389 | $64,276 | #75 | $47,853 |
| 141 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | $60,384 | $68,541 | #38 | $54,704 |
| 142 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $60,363 | $60,719 | #142 | $40,289 |
Other Majors at Loras College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,989 | $59,434 | #208 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,811 | $61,147 | #360 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,010 | $46,541 | #207 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,266 | $41,810 | #568 of 1176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,087 | $40,938 | #92 of 178 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,901 | — | #162 of 253 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,233 | $31,493 | #181 of 610 |
| Psychology | $51,036 | $23,564 | #456 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $50,789 | — | #230 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,172 | $40,328 | #379 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,741 | $36,821 | #568 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loras College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,413 one year after graduating and $60,411 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loras College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Loras College ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Loras College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.