Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Dillard University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dillard 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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| 499 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $49,817 | $50,664 | #513 | $37,542 |
| 500 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $49,716 | $52,866 | #436 | $40,442 |
| 501 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $49,690 | $58,556 | #204 | $38,083 |
| 502 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $49,687 | $57,516 | #265 | $26,744 |
| 503 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $49,609 | $57,426 | #266 | $32,499 |
| 504 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $49,609 | $57,426 | #267 | $32,499 |
| 505 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $49,559 | $58,631 | #202 | $32,747 |
Other Majors at Dillard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,661 | $86,585 | #357 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,546 | — | #1098 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,103 | $18,155 | #476 of 660 |
| Public Health | $47,641 | $35,205 | #184 of 215 |
| Biology | $37,061 | $23,999 | #832 of 841 |
| Psychology | — | $33,143 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dillard University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,744 one year after graduating and $49,687 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dillard University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Dillard University ranks #502 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Dillard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.