Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Mercy 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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| 568 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,596 | $47,374 | #596 | $34,075 |
| 569 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $46,593 | $48,233 | #580 | $35,398 |
| 570 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $46,540 | $49,536 | #545 | — |
| 571 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,517 | $48,930 | #564 | $34,824 |
| 572 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $46,495 | $48,054 | #584 | $32,454 |
| 573 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $46,443 | $48,202 | #581 | $36,363 |
| 574 | Bob Jones University Greenville, SC | $46,332 | $51,375 | #492 | $31,372 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Mount Mercy University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,858 | $68,575 | $28,246 |
Other Majors at Mount Mercy University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,613 | $66,647 | #871 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,408 | $57,572 | #143 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,772 | $48,722 | #153 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,763 | $52,486 | #722 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,928 | $51,445 | #439 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,378 | $40,297 | #885 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $57,111 | $40,690 | #434 of 516 |
| Biology | $49,685 | $32,264 | #694 of 841 |
| Social Work | $49,542 | $37,303 | #295 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,713 | $43,810 | #348 of 680 |
| Psychology | $45,951 | $34,536 | #753 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Mercy University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,824 one year after graduating and $46,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #571 by median pay four years after graduation, and #564 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less 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.