Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 615 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $44,607 | $45,352 | #623 | $36,532 |
| 616 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $44,523 | $52,467 | #450 | $28,541 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,559 one year after graduating and $44,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #618 by median pay four years after graduation, and #496 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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 $27,000.
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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.