Criminal Justice and Corrections at Hood College
Frederick, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Hood College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hood 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 |
| … | |||||
| 147 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $60,235 | $54,849 | #366 | $42,080 |
| 148 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $60,144 | $54,727 | #375 | $47,869 |
| 149 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $60,027 | $63,291 | #89 | $35,705 |
| 150 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $60,022 | $52,676 | #439 | $41,764 |
| 151 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $60,008 | $56,873 | #296 | $39,744 |
| 152 | New England College Henniker, NH | $59,998 | $55,264 | #355 | $45,575 |
| 153 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $59,973 | $61,623 | #120 | $42,187 |
Other Majors at Hood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,955 | $78,873 | #245 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,503 | $47,694 | #170 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $65,110 | $23,358 | #38 of 1027 |
| Biology | $53,886 | — | #565 of 841 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,200 | — | #106 of 177 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,126 | — | #251 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,411 | — | #132 of 423 |
| Social Work | — | $32,805 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,422 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hood College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,764 one year after graduating and $60,022 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hood College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Hood College ranks #150 by median pay four years after graduation, and #439 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Hood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.