Criminal Justice and Corrections at Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Kentucky Wesleyan College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Kentucky Wesleyan 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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| 399 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $52,997 | $56,856 | #298 | $39,991 |
| 400 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $52,875 | $56,693 | #302 | $37,221 |
| 401 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $52,874 | $64,153 | #76 | $31,875 |
| 402 | Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY | $52,867 | $59,861 | #161 | — |
| 403 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $52,857 | $54,718 | #377 | $33,213 |
| 404 | Eureka College Eureka, IL | $52,845 | $51,920 | #462 | $37,886 |
| 405 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $52,837 | $53,736 | #405 | $36,959 |
Other Majors at Kentucky Wesleyan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $64,396 | $41,059 | #144 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,948 | — | #573 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $39,559 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | — | $17,085 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kentucky Wesleyan College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,867 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kentucky Wesleyan College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Kentucky Wesleyan College ranks #402 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Kentucky Wesleyan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.