Criminal Justice and Corrections at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
Grambling State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grambling 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 |
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| 617 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $44,274 | $45,833 | #621 | $31,119 |
| 618 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $44,267 | $51,242 | #496 | $30,559 |
| 619 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $44,176 | $40,226 | #651 | $46,005 |
| 620 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $44,033 | $50,972 | #505 | $23,046 |
| 621 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $43,998 | $48,063 | #583 | $30,097 |
| 622 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $43,990 | $51,839 | #467 | $40,989 |
| 623 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $43,901 | $44,634 | #629 | $45,976 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Grambling State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,093 | $51,278 | $64,461 |
Other Majors at Grambling State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,760 | $40,864 | #29 of 34 |
| Information Science/Studies | $54,803 | — | #143 of 148 |
| Biology | $54,628 | $27,164 | #539 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,208 | — | #791 of 796 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $45,159 | $19,830 | #48 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,729 | $23,418 | #1153 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,665 | $22,864 | #311 of 345 |
| Psychology | $43,561 | — | #859 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,324 | $27,375 | #590 of 660 |
| Social Work | $42,644 | $26,980 | #401 of 420 |
| Marketing | $41,150 | — | #514 of 516 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $23,073 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grambling State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,046 one year after graduating and $44,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grambling State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Grambling State University ranks #620 by median pay four years after graduation, and #505 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Grambling State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,528.
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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.