Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southwestern College
Winfield, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Southwestern College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern 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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| 76 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $63,311 | $58,233 | #217 | $40,669 |
| 77 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $63,311 | $58,233 | #218 | $40,669 |
| 78 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $63,290 | $57,631 | #260 | $46,816 |
| 79 | Southwestern College Winfield, KS | $63,138 | $65,547 | #60 | $60,820 |
| 80 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $63,125 | $62,020 | #106 | $40,898 |
| 81 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $63,081 | $61,977 | #107 | $41,203 |
| 82 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $63,033 | $61,929 | #110 | $46,020 |
Other Majors at Southwestern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,029 | $75,181 | #531 of 966 |
| Computer Programming | $83,746 | $56,305 | #11 of 30 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $80,322 | — | #55 of 99 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $77,689 | $53,543 | #12 of 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,596 | $59,951 | #270 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,511 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,820 one year after graduating and $63,138 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southwestern College ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southwestern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378).
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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.