Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Dubuque graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Dubuque 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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| 417 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $52,629 | $56,461 | #311 | $43,448 |
| 418 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $52,629 | $56,461 | #312 | $43,448 |
| 419 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $52,606 | $56,138 | #318 | $38,918 |
| 420 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $52,578 | $55,306 | #354 | $46,307 |
| 421 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $52,574 | $56,104 | #320 | $37,325 |
| 422 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA | $52,560 | $60,842 | #138 | $39,917 |
| 423 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $52,490 | $55,345 | #352 | $35,912 |
Other Majors at University of Dubuque by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $86,081 | $37,362 | #23 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,710 | $66,628 | #908 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,648 | $48,657 | #125 of 187 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $63,655 | — | #21 of 48 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,082 | $51,359 | #657 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,918 | $50,268 | #676 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,514 | — | #107 of 345 |
| Marketing | $53,011 | $48,207 | #480 of 516 |
| Sociology | $51,512 | — | #251 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,537 | — | #489 of 660 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $46,296 | — | #49 of 54 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,721 | $37,528 | #522 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,296 | $38,602 | #595 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,779 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dubuque criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,307 one year after graduating and $52,578 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dubuque rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of Dubuque ranks #420 by median pay four years after graduation, and #354 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of Dubuque worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.