Criminal Justice and Corrections at Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Bellarmine University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bellarmine 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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| 447 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $51,709 | $55,491 | #348 | $35,433 |
| 448 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $51,654 | $54,979 | #361 | $36,684 |
| 449 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $51,643 | $58,619 | #203 | $34,459 |
| 450 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $51,527 | $58,344 | #211 | $30,930 |
| 451 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $51,523 | $57,848 | #229 | $34,958 |
| 452 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $51,474 | $55,239 | #357 | $32,152 |
| 453 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $51,445 | $54,900 | #365 | $35,595 |
Other Majors at Bellarmine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,262 | — | #151 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,814 | $70,544 | #619 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,698 | — | #75 of 253 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,991 | $41,061 | #626 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,841 | $30,236 | #93 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,413 | $29,028 | #331 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,228 | $25,424 | #482 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,665 | $34,858 | #426 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,612 | $32,295 | #395 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,808 | $38,469 | #542 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $40,785 | — |
| Biology | — | $29,253 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bellarmine University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,930 one year after graduating and $51,527 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bellarmine University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Bellarmine University ranks #450 by median pay four years after graduation, and #211 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Bellarmine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,990.
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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.