Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 |
| … | |||||
| 509 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $49,389 | $50,214 | #525 | $39,445 |
| 510 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,310 | $51,046 | #501 | $31,868 |
| 511 | Webber International University Babson Park, FL | $49,224 | $52,393 | #453 | — |
| 512 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $49,201 | $56,954 | #291 | $35,872 |
| 513 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $49,141 | $46,772 | #611 | $38,416 |
| 514 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $49,114 | $52,661 | #441 | $33,167 |
| 515 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $49,055 | $58,035 | #224 | $36,179 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,872 one year after graduating and $49,201 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #512 by median pay four years after graduation, and #291 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,149.
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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.