Criminal Justice and Corrections at Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Waldorf University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Waldorf 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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| 336 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $54,509 | $55,420 | #351 | $43,707 |
| 337 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $54,469 | $51,843 | #466 | $34,240 |
| 338 | St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | $54,337 | $57,835 | #245 | — |
| 339 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $54,289 | $57,105 | #283 | $42,735 |
| 340 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $54,275 | $49,387 | #549 | $35,029 |
| 341 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $54,231 | $57,873 | #227 | $40,557 |
| 342 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $54,225 | $47,592 | #592 | $22,939 |
Other Majors at Waldorf University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $100,060 | $97,731 | #3 of 19 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $94,822 | $77,897 | #7 of 187 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $83,151 | $65,908 | #11 of 19 |
| Homeland Security | $76,520 | $66,446 | #7 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,357 | $51,954 | #177 of 271 |
| Psychology | $50,184 | $41,193 | #504 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,473 | — | #461 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,228 | — | #279 of 680 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $46,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waldorf University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,735 one year after graduating and $54,289 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waldorf University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Waldorf University ranks #339 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Waldorf University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.