Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 298 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $55,832 | $67,742 | #43 | $37,324 |
| 299 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $55,830 | $59,424 | #178 | $36,839 |
| 300 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $55,811 | $54,834 | #368 | $42,456 |
| 301 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $55,790 | $57,919 | #226 | $42,428 |
| 302 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $55,780 | $54,803 | #371 | $41,064 |
| 303 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $55,751 | $59,495 | #173 | $38,440 |
| 304 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $55,710 | $50,157 | #527 | $41,113 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Hays State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,428 one year after graduating and $55,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #301 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,362.
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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.